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sebaceous gland [sɪˈbeɪʃəsˌglænd, Am səˌbeɪ-] N ANAT

sebaceous gland

gruczoł m łojowy

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Cell death may be instigated in the meibomian glands, hypothalamic cells, hippocampus cells andimportant for treatment of acnein sebaceous gland cells. en.wikipedia.org

Usually it results from swollen hair follicles and this could be secondary to trauma or irritation which then cause the sebaceous gland to be blocked. www.jamaicaobserver.com

Brushing the scalp also stimulates the sebaceous gland, which in turn produces more sebum. en.wikipedia.org

Within the latter type, there are hairs in structures called pilosebaceous units, each with hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and associated arrector pili muscle. en.wikipedia.org

There are two types of sebaceous gland, those connected to hair follicles, in "pilosebaceous units", and those that exist independently. en.wikipedia.org

Processes affected include pubertal growth, sebaceous gland oil production, and sexuality (especially in fetal development). en.wikipedia.org

Sebum is a sticky oil-like substance which is produced from the sebaceous gland. en.wikipedia.org

The sebaceous gland secretes sebum, a waxy ester, which maintains the acid mantle of the scalp and provides a coating that keeps skin supple and moist. en.wikipedia.org

Each strand of vellus hair is usually less than 2 mm (1/13 inch) long and the follicle is not connected to a sebaceous gland. en.wikipedia.org

Like the palm, the sweat pores of the sole lack sebaceous glands. en.wikipedia.org

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