seb·or·rhe·a also seb·or·rhoe·a (s b  -r  )n. A disease of the sebaceous glands characterized by excessive secretion of sebum or an alteration in its quality, resulting in an oily coating, crusts, or scales on the skin. seb or·rheic adj. |
seborrhoea esp US, seborrhea [ˌsɛbəˈrɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) any disease of the skin characterized by excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands and its accumulation on the skin surface
seborrhoeal , seborrhoeic esp US, seborrheal, seborrheic adj
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