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sebaceous gland

glandula sebacea

A holocrine gland that secretes sebum into the hair follicles, or in hairless areas into ducts.[MP].

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Type Gland
Body System Integumentary
Parent Structure epidermis gland
Latin Name glandula sebacea
FMA ID 59160

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sebaceous gland?

A holocrine gland that secretes sebum into the hair follicles, or in hairless areas into ducts.[MP].

What body system is the sebaceous gland part of?

The sebaceous gland is part of the Integumentary.

What is the Latin name for the sebaceous gland?

The Latin name for the sebaceous gland is glandula sebacea.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59160 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001821 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — sebaceous gland Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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