sebum
pronunciation
How to pronounce sebum in British English:
UK [ˈsi:bəm]
How to pronounce sebum in American English:
US [ˈsibəm]
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- Noun:
- the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin
Word Origin
- sebum (n.)
- secretion of the sebaceous glands, 1728, from medical use of Latin sebum "sebum, suet, grease," probably related to sapo "soap" (see soap (n.)).