perianal sebaceous gland

circumanal gland

A holocrine gland that is part of the pilosebaceous unit of a hair located in the area around the anus.

Type Gland
Body System Integumentary
Parent Structure pelvic region element
Latin Name circumanal gland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the perianal sebaceous gland?
A holocrine gland that is part of the pilosebaceous unit of a hair located in the area around the anus.
What body system is the perianal sebaceous gland part of?
The perianal sebaceous gland is part of the Integumentary.
What is the Latin name for the perianal sebaceous gland?
The Latin name for the perianal sebaceous gland is circumanal gland.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.