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Webster 1913 Edition
Sebaceous
Se-ba′ceous
,Adj.
[NL.
sebaceus
, from L. sebum
tallow, grease.] (Physiol.)
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 animalsSebaceous cyst
(Med.)
, a cyst formed by distention of a sebaceous gland, due to obstruction of its excretory duct.
– Sebaceous glands
(Anat.)
, 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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sebaceous
SEBA'CEOUS
,Adj.