Sebaceous
Sebaceous , adjective
[New Latin sebaceus, from Latin sebum tallow, grease.]
(Physiology) 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.
Collocations (2)
Sebaceous cyst (Medicine) , a cyst formed by distention of a sebaceous gland, due to obstruction of its excretory duct.
Sebaceous glands (Anatomy) , 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.