Search Ontology:
Cell Ontology

sebaceous gland

Term ID
UBERON:0001821
Synonyms
  • glandula sebacea
  • glandula sebaceae
  • sebaceous follicle
Definition
A holocrine gland that secretes sebum into the hair follicles, or in hairless areas into ducts.[MP]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebaceous_gland
References
(all 13)
Ontology
Cell Ontology
Relationships
Your Input Welcome
We welcome your input and comments. Please use this form to recommend updates to the information in ZFIN. We appreciate as much detail as possible and references as appropriate. We will review your comments promptly.