sebum

(bəm)

noun

the semiliquid, greasy secretion of the sebaceous glands

Origin: L, tallow: see soap

See sebum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The semifluid secretion of the sebaceous glands, consisting chiefly of fat, keratin, and cellular material.

Origin:

Origin: Latin sēbum, tallow

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