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pilosebaceous

pilosebaceous

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Relating to a hair and the small oil gland beside it in the skin
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɪloʊsɪˈbeɪʃəs/
  • Specialized
: pilossebáceo
  • Scientists studied the structure of the pilosebaceous gland under a microscope.

Examples

  • Acne commonly affects the pilosebaceous units of the skin.

  • Inflammation of the pilosebaceous tissue can lead to various skin disorders.

  • The pilosebaceous unit is essential for hair growth.

  • In humans, the pilosebaceous glands produce sebum.

  • The dermatologist examined the patient's skin for issues related to the pilosebaceous glands.

  • Acne occurs when the pilosebaceous units become clogged with oil and dead skin cells.

  • An essential part of skincare is understanding how to care for the pilosebaceous follicles.

Surface Forms

pilosebaceous positive

Morphology

pilosebaceous = pilose + sebaceous (semi-transparent) = pilose + sebaceous

A straightforward compound of two technical adjectives ('pilose' + 'sebaceous'); the morphological relation is clear but both components are specialized Latin-derived terms not familiar to average B1 learners.

Etymology

The word pilosebaceous comes from parts that mean 'hair' and 'oil': pilo- means 'hair' and sebum means 'fat' or 'oil', so pilosebaceous describes the small skin unit made of a hair and its oil gland.