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sebaceous glands

se·ba·ceous gland
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-bey-shuh s gland]
    • /sɪˈbeɪ ʃəs glænd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-bey-shuh s gland]
    • /sɪˈbeɪ ʃəs glænd/

Definitions of sebaceous glands words

  • noun sebaceous glands any of the cutaneous glands that secrete oily matter for lubricating hair and skin. 1
  • noun plural sebaceous glands the small glands in the skin that secrete sebum into hair follicles and onto most of the body surface except the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands 0
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Origin of sebaceous glands

First appearance:

before 1720
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30

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Parts of speech for Sebaceous glands

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sebaceous glands popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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