Definitions for sebum
ˈsi bəmse·bum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sebumnoun

   the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin

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1. sebumnoun

   A thick oily substance, secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin, that consists of fat, keratin and cellular debris.

2. Etymology: From sebum.

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1. sebum

   A sebaceous gland is a microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle to secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin of mammals. In humans, sebaceous glands occur in the greatest number on the face and scalp, but also on all parts of the skin except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. In the eyelids, meibomian glands, also called tarsal glands, are a type of sebaceous gland that secrete a special type of sebum into tears. Surrounding the female nipple, areolar glands are specialized sebaceous glands for lubricating the nipple. Fordyce spots are benign, visible, sebaceous glands found usually on the lips, gums and inner cheeks, and genitals.

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1. sebum

   Sebum is an oily or waxy substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. Its primary function is to moisturize and protect the skin and hair from drying out or becoming damaged. Sebum also has antibacterial properties and helps prevent infections. However, excessive sebum production can lead to skin problems like acne and blackheads.

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1. Sebum

   The oily substance secreted by SEBACEOUS GLANDS. It is composed of KERATIN, fat, and cellular debris.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sebum in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sebum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of sebum in a Sentence

1. Anthony Rossi:

   Heat is going to make the bacteria grow. It’s not hot enough to sterilize them, it’s really the washing with soap and water (that you need) — and with hot water, especially, because it’s going to help loosen that dirt and sebum and really get rid of bacteria.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sebum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sebum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebum
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