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A fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands of the skin: Sebum is a thick oily matter and consists of fat, keratin, and cellular debris.
Sebum lubricates the hair and skin and gives some protection against bacteria varying in consistency at different areas of the body.
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The fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands of the skin: Sebum cutaneous is the natural oily substance produced by the hair follicles and which keeps a person's hair shiny.
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sebum palpebrale (noun) (no pl)
The secretion of the sebaceous glands (thick, semifluid substance) of the eyelids; lama: Dr. Fiske told her patient that the sebum palpebrale of her eyes was important to keep her eyelids moisturized, to lubricate, and to prevent them from drying out.