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Sebum

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sebum /se·bum/ (se´bum) the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands, composed of fat and epithelial debris.
se·bum (sbm)
n.
The semifluid secretion of the sebaceous glands, consisting chiefly of fat, keratin, and cellular material.

Sebum
An oily skin moisturizer produced by sebaceous glands.
Mentioned in: Acne

sebum (sēˑ·bm),
n substance with an oily consistency produced by the sebaceous glands. It lubricates hair, is an antifungal/antibacterial, and imparts waterproofing properties to the skin.

sebum
the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands, whose ducts open into the hair follicles. It is composed of fat and epithelial debris from the cells of the malpighian layer, and it lubricates the skin. It is also secreted by the tarsal glands of the eyelids.

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