sebum meaning

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sebum (noun): the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin.

Definition of sebum

  1. the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin

    Type of: secretion

    Kinds: smegma

    Related forms: sebaceous

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in UM · 5-letter words

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