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What is the medical term meaning oily substance that protects the skin?
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sebum
The Sebacios Glands or oil glands, are holocrine glands that discharge an oily lipid secretion into the hair follicle and surrounding skin. This secretion is called Sebum which is what lubricates the skin and prevents growth of bacteria.
Sebum is the medical term meaning oil of the skin.
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What is the medical terminology combining form meaning oily substance?
The medical terminology combining form meaning oily substance is "seb/o."
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