Sebaceous (adjective)

1. Of, relating to, or secreting sebum.
2. Containing or producing an oily substance, especially sebum.

Origin:

The word 'sebaceous' comes from the latin word 'sebaceus', meaning 'greasy' or 'oily'. it is derived from the latin word 'sebum', meaning 'fat' or 'grease'.

Examples:

1. The sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum that helps keep the skin moist.
2. He had a sebaceous cyst on his face that needed to be removed.
3. The sebaceous glands can become clogged, leading to acne.
4. The sebaceous secretions help keep the skin and hair moisturized.
5. The patient was suffering from sebaceous hyperplasia, a condition in which the sebaceous glands produce too much oil.