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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The sebaceous glands are responsible for producing skin oils.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024
Some people's sebaceous glands, which produce oil to prevent the skin from drying out, are genetically more sensitive to these hormones, causing more acne when those levels fluctuate.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
Some of these genes cause variations in the structure of a person's sebaceous glands.
—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
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Alex Vance, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024
Some people's sebaceous glands, which produce oil to prevent the skin from drying out, are genetically more sensitive to these hormones, causing more acne when those levels fluctuate.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
Some of these genes cause variations in the structure of a person's sebaceous glands.
—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
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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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