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Noun: oil gland  oyl gland
  1. A specialized gland that secretes oily or waxy substances, especially in the skin of animals
    "Oil glands in the skin help keep it moisturized"

Derived forms: oil glands

Type of: duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland

Encyclopedia: Oil gland