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oil gland
noun
: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion: such as
a
: a sebaceous gland
b
Examples of oil gland in a Sentence
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The pathology of acne is more to do with factors such as underlying oil glands and hormones, explains Dr Mahto.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2024
Swans use a special oil gland and their saliva to keep their feathers white.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 7 June 2024
Blue light works on the deeper layers, targeting oil glands, which leads to fewer breakouts.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
Just like with a stye (and most eyelid bumps), a pimple is caused by an oil gland getting blocked by a mix of skin cells, oil, and keratin, creating inflammation within the follicle.
—Chloe Metzger, Allure, 15 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1836, in the meaning defined above
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“Oil gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20gland. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
oil gland
noun
: a gland (as of the skin) that gives off an oily substance
Medical Definition
oil gland
noun
: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion
specifically
: sebaceous gland
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