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Noun: sebaceous follicle
  1. A cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
    "Overactive sebaceous follicles can contribute to acne";
    - sebaceous gland, glandulae sebaceae

Derived forms: sebaceous follicles

Type of: oil gland

Part of: hair follicle, integumentary system