Meaning of the word "sebaceous gland" in English

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sebaceous gland

US /sɪˈbeɪʃəs ˌɡlænd/
UK /sɪˈbeɪ.ʃəs ɡlænd/
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Noun

a small gland in the skin which secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair

Example:
Overactive sebaceous glands can lead to oily skin and acne.
Each hair follicle is associated with one or more sebaceous glands.
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