Noun: sebaceous gland
- A cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
"Overactive sebaceous glands can contribute to acne";
- sebaceous follicle, glandulae sebaceae
Derived forms: sebaceous glands
Type of: oil gland
Part of: hair follicle, integumentary system
Encyclopedia: Sebaceous gland