Sebaceous gland

/sɛbˈeɪʃəs ɡlˈand/

/sɛbˈeɪʃəs ɡlˈænd/

[noun]

Sebaceous gland

[NOUN]

a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum

synonyms : glandulae sebaceae

sebaceous follicle

What is "sebaceous gland"?

Sebaceous gland is a small gland located in the skin that is responsible for producing and secreting sebum, an oily substance. Sebum helps to lubricate and waterproof the skin, keeping it moisturized and protecting it from drying out. These glands are most abundant in areas with high concentrations of hair follicles, such as the face, scalp, and upper back. While sebum is essential for maintaining healthy skin, overproduction or blockage of the sebaceous glands can lead to conditions like acne.

Examples

1. He has a lot of sebaceous glands, sebaceous units in the tip of the nose.

2. And, also unlike blackheads, they will keep coming back even if you try to squeeze them out, because your sebaceous glands will keep on producing sebum.

3. Most of your sebaceous glands secrete their sebum, an oily substance, into hair follicles where it can travel to the surface of your skin.

4. And your pores can get clogged because of overproduction by the oil glands in your skin called sebaceous glands.