glandulae sebaceae
Definition
Noun: A cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin. This is the singular anatomical term for a sebaceous gland.
Usage
The term "glandulae sebaceae" is a specialized anatomical term. It is used in formal, scientific, or medical contexts to refer to the oil-producing glands in the skin. * The dermatologist explained that the blockage of the glandulae sebaceae can lead to acne. * The function of the glandulae sebaceae is to secrete sebum, which helps keep the skin moisturized.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in its plural form, "glandulae sebaceae," even when referring to the glands collectively.
- In common medical and dermatological English, the simpler term sebaceous gland is almost always preferred over the full Latin-derived "glandulae sebaceae."
Variants and Related Words
- Sebaceous gland (n): The standard English term for "glandulae sebaceae."
- Sebum (n): The oily, waxy substance produced and secreted by the glandulae sebaceae.
- Sebaceous (adj): Relating to or secreting sebum (e.g., sebaceous cyst, sebaceous follicle).
Synonyms
- Sebaceous gland
- Oil gland (a more general, non-technical term)
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Sebaceous hyperplasia: A benign enlargement of the sebaceous glands.
- Sebaceous carcinoma: A rare, aggressive cancer that begins in the sebaceous glands.
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a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
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