sebaceous

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Acne is a skin disorder caused by the hormones action on the oil glands of the skin which is called the sebaceous glands.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or resembling fat or sebum; fatty.
  2. adjective Secreting fat or sebum.

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  • Acne is a skin disorder caused by the hormones action on the oil glands of the skin which is called the sebaceous glands. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • Due to the over activity of sebaceous gland at the base of hair follicles leads to bacterial infection and pus formation. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • Hormonal changes can cause the oil-producing sebaceous glands to enlarge. —  Purpleocity.net
  • The amount of sebum released and the size of the sebaceous gland is directly correlated and an increase of the size will also increase sebum production. —  Purpleocity.net
  • The essential fatty acids in Shea butter are virtually identical to those produced by the sebaceous glands, within the skin. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
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  1. Latin sēbum, tallow + -aceous.

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  1. = French sebacé, from Latin sebaceus, of tallow, from sebum, sevum, tallow, suet, grease.
 

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/səˈbeɪʃɪəs/
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