sebum

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/ˈsibm̩/ English

Definitions

noun

A thick oily substance, secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin, that consists of fat, keratin and cellular debris.

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Synonyms

inspissated secrete secretion epidermose secretome secreta hydrolipid secretor saliva semenogelin liposecretin seminolipid dermatan serolin parasecretion secrotome

Associated

comedo sebaceous apocrine acne lubricate follicle scalp triglycerides keratin tallow blockage greasy

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