Sebaceous follicles


se·ba·ceous glands

[TA] numerous holocrine glands in the dermis that usually open into the hair follicles and secrete an oily semifluid, sebum. Synonym(s): glandulae sebaceae [TA], oil glands, sebaceous follicles

se·ba·ceous glands

(sĕ-bā'shŭs glandz) [TA] Numerous holocrine glands in the dermis that usually open into the hair follicles and secrete an oily, semifluid sebum.
Synonym(s): sebaceous follicles.

Sebaceous follicles

A structure found within the skin that houses the oil-producing glands and hair follicles, where pimples form.Mentioned in: Acne