oil gland
Noun
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A gland that secretes oil (synset 105335663)
is a type of: duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland - a gland that secretes externally through a ductsubtypes:
- preen gland, uropygial gland - oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds
- glandulae sebaceae, sebaceous follicle, sebaceous gland - a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
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