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sebum
se·bum [ sbəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
oily secretion: an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands that lubricates the hair and skin and gives some protection against bacteria
[Late 19th century. < Latin, "grease, tallow"]
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