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sebaceous

Syllabification: (se·ba·ceous)
Pronunciation: /səˈbāSHəs/

Definition of sebaceous

adjective

technical
  • of or relating to oil or fat.
  • of or relating to a sebaceous gland or its secretion.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin sebaceus (from sebum 'tallow') + -ous

Remember that sebaceous ends with -ceous.

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