Seborrhea
noun, Pathology.
1.
an excessive and abnormal discharge from the sebaceous glands.
seborrhea seb·or·rhe·a or seb·or·rhoe·a (sěb’ə-rē’ə)
n.
Overactivity of the sebaceous glands characterized by excessive secretion of sebum or an alteration in its quality, resulting in an oily coating, crusts, or scales on the skin.
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- Seborrhea adiposa
seborrhea adiposa seborrhea ad·i·po·sa (ād’ə-pō’sə) n. See seborrhea oleosa.
- Seborrhea faciei
seborrhea faciei seborrhea fa·ci·e·i (fā’sē-ē’ī’) n. See seborrhea oleosa.
- Seborrhea furfuracea
seborrhea furfuracea seborrhea fur·fu·ra·ce·a (fûr’fə-rā’sē-ə, -shē-ə) n. See seborrhea sicca.
- Seborrhea oleosa
seborrhea oleosa seborrhea o·le·o·sa (ō’lē-ō’sə) n. Seborrhea especially of the nose and forehead with oily secretions. Also called seborrhea adiposa, seborrhea faciei.
- Seborrhea sicca
seborrhea sicca seborrhea sic·ca (sĭk’ə) n. An accumulation of dry scales on the skin, especially on the scalp. Also called seborrhea furfuracea. Dandruff.