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sebum
[ see-buhm ]
sebum
/ ˈ²õ¾±Ë²úÉ™³¾ /
noun
- the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands that acts as a lubricant for the hair and skin and provides some protection against bacteria
sebum
/ ²õŧ′²úÉ™³¾ /
- The fatty substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of mammals that protects and lubricates the skin and hair.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of sebum1
First recorded in 1700–10, sebum is from the Latin word ²õŧbum tallow, grease
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of sebum1
C19: from New Latin, from Latin: tallow
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It also closely resembles sebum, the oily substance that coats our skin and protects it from drying out.
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Skin properties such as sebum levels, moisture, and dryness all influence the composition of the microbiota.
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The differences in scent between young children and teens probably stem from puberty-driven changes in sweat and sebum production, the researchers said.
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Our follicles are attached to sebaceous glands, which make oil called sebum to add moisture to the hair.
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But if sebum builds up, she said, it can cause problems.
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