Microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that secretes an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals

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Maladies de cuir chevelu. [T.] 1, Les maladies séborrhéiques, séborrhée, acnés, calvitie / par R. Sabouraud.

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Sebaceous Glands

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Maladies de cuir chevelu. [T.] 1, Les maladies séborrhéiques, séborrhée, acnés, calvitie / par R. Sabouraud.