Meaning Of The Word Sebum

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What's The Definition Of Sebum?

sebum
uncountable noun: Sebum is an oily substance produced by glands in your skin.

sebum in American English
the semiliquid, greasy secretion of the sebaceous glands
noun: the fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands

sebum in British English
noun: the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands that acts as a lubricant for the hair and skin and provides some protection against bacteria

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