sebaceous
/sɪˈbeɪʃəs
/adjective technical
1Relating to oil or fat.The mass was excised and was characterized histologically as another proliferative cystic sebaceous tumor....
- Their sebaceous differentiation is confirmed by epithelial membrane antigen expression.
- They are made up predominantly of ectodermal components (hair, calcifications, sebaceous material) and have a large cystic component.
1.1Relating to a sebaceous gland or its secretion.Cutaneous glands include the sebaceous, sweat, lacrimal, and mammary glands....
- Sebaceous glands develop at puberty in response to androgen stimulation and are attached to the follicle canal by sebaceous ducts.
- Doxycycline is a tetracycline derivative that exhibits excellent penetration into follicles and sebaceous glands.
Origin
Early 18th century: from Latin sebaceus (from sebum 'tallow') + -ous.