Definition of Glandulae sebaceae

1. Noun. A cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin.

Exact synonyms: Sebaceous Follicle, Sebaceous Gland
Generic synonyms: Oil Gland
Specialized synonyms: Meibomian Gland, Tarsal Gland, Montgomery's Tubercle
Group relationships: Integumentary System, Hair Follicle

Medical Definition of Glandulae sebaceae

1. Numerous holocrine glands in the dermis that usually open into the hair follicles and secrete an oily semifluid sebum. Synonym: glandulae sebaceae, oil glands, sebaceous follicles. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glandulae Sebaceae

glandulae intestinales
glandulae laryngeae
glandulae molares
glandulae mucosae biliosae
glandulae nasales
glandulae oesophageae
glandulae olfactoriae
glandulae oris
glandulae palatinae
glandulae pharyngeae
glandulae preputiales
glandulae propriae
glandulae pyloricae
glandulae sebaceae (current term)
glandulae sine ductibus
glandulae sudoriferae
glandulae suprarenales accessoriae
glandulae tarsales
glandulae tracheales
glandulae tubariae
glandulae urethrales femininae
glandulae urethrales masculinae
glandular
glandular Labrador tea
glandular branches
glandular branches of facial artery

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