Definition of Sebaceous

1. Adjective. Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil. "Oleaginous seeds"

Exact synonyms: Greasy, Oily, Oleaginous
Similar to: Fat, Fatty
Derivative terms: Greasiness, Oil, Oiliness, Oleaginousness, Sebum

Definition of Sebaceous

1. a. Pertaining to, or secreting, fat; composed of fat; having the appearance of fat; as, the sebaceous secretions of some plants, or the sebaceous humor of animals.

Definition of Sebaceous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Sebaceous

1. Pertaining to, or secreting, fat; composed of fat; having the appearance of fat; as, the sebaceous secretions of some plants, or the sebaceous humor of animals. Sebaceous cyst, small subcutaneous glands, usually connected with hair follicles. They secrete an oily semifluid matter, composed in great part of fat, which softens and lubricates the hair and skin. Origin: NL. Sebaceus, from L. Sebum tallow, grease. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sebaceous

sea whip
sea widgeon
sea willow
sea wing
sea wolf
sea wolf
sea woodcock
sea wood louse
sea wormwood
sea wormwood
sea wrack
sea wrack
SEB
seb-
sebaceous (current term)
sebaceous (current term)
sebaceous adenoma
sebaceous cyst
sebaceous cyst
sebaceous epithelioma
sebaceous follicle
sebaceous follicles
sebaceous gland
sebaceous gland
sebaceous glands
sebaceous horn
sebaceous tubercle
sebaceus
sebacic
sebacic

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