oil gland

noun

plural oil glands
: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion: such as

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However, Fordyce spots are only found on oil glands that are directly on the skin, not those connected to hair follicles.43 What causes oil glands to enlarge is likely linked to hormonal changes. Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024 Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands on the surface of your skin. Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024 Sawaya says blue light may also decrease the activity of oil glands, which encourages acne. Erica Sweeney, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024 There may be more pollution in the air, which triggers inflammation and plugs the oil glands. Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oil gland 

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oil gland was in 1825

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“Oil gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20gland. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

oil gland

noun
: a gland (as of the skin) that gives off an oily substance

Medical Definition

oil gland

noun
: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion
specifically : sebaceous gland

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