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Word! Sebaceous Glands

en español

Glándulas sebáceas

Sebaceous glands

Say: suh-bay-shus glands

Sebaceous glands make oil to keep skin soft and smooth. If they make too much oil, your pores can get clogged, and you can get bumps and red spots called pimples.

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