Sebaceous
adjective, Physiology.
1.
pertaining to, of the nature of, or resembling tallow or fat; fatty; greasy.
2.
secreting a fatty substance.
adjective
1.
of or resembling sebum, fat, or tallow; fatty
2.
secreting fat or a greasy lubricating substance
sebaceous se·ba·ceous (sĭ-bā’shəs)
adj.
Of, resembling, or characterized by fat or sebum; fatty.
Secreting or producing fat or sebum.
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