sebaceous
adjective
se·ba·ceous
si-ˈbā-shəs 
1
: secreting sebum
sebaceous glands
2
: of, relating to, or being fatty material : fatty
a sebaceous exudate
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Some of these genes cause variations in the structure of a person's sebaceous glands.
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Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2024
Both strips lifted sebaceous material from her skin, and were easily removed without redness or irritation.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
In addition, lips lack other skin features, such as hair follicles, sweat glands and sebaceous glands that provide extra moisture or oils.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Additionally, hormones can also be responsible for oil regulation, whether that be overactive or under-producing sebaceous glands.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
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Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2024
Both strips lifted sebaceous material from her skin, and were easily removed without redness or irritation.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
In addition, lips lack other skin features, such as hair follicles, sweat glands and sebaceous glands that provide extra moisture or oils.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Additionally, hormones can also be responsible for oil regulation, whether that be overactive or under-producing sebaceous glands.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
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sebaceous
adjective
se·ba·ceous
si-ˈbā-shəs
1
: secreting sebum see also sebaceous gland
2
: of, relating to, or being fatty material
a sebaceous exudate
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