Meaning of the word smegma in English

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smegma

US /ˈsmɛɡ.mə/
UK /ˈsmɛɡ.mə/

Noun

a sebaceous secretion, especially a white, cheesy, foul-smelling substance that collects under the foreskin of the penis or in the folds of the labia minora

Example:
Proper hygiene is important to prevent the buildup of smegma.
Uncircumcised males need to clean regularly to avoid smegma.