🧴sebaceous

adjective
/sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example Sentences

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

Synonyms

oily, greasy, fatty, glandular

Antonyms

dry, non-oily

Collocations

sebaceous glands, sebaceous secretion, sebaceous cyst

Related Vocabularies

Capable of being refuted or disproved.
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks
characteristic of an infant; childish
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to produce a strong impressio...
causing surprise or disbelief; startling

Explore More