oil gland

noun

plural oil glands

: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion: such as

a

: sebaceous gland

b

: uropygial gland

Examples of oil gland in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Photobiomodulation appears to boost oil gland function, potentially reducing evaporative dry eye symptoms. —Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Androgens are hormones that stimulate the oil glands and hair follicles in the skin, which can lead to acne.11 Dietary changes: Some research suggests that reducing sugar and dairy may help reduce acne. —Laura Schober, Health, 22 May 2025

Plus, the sweat and oil glands help maintain skin health and support the vulva’s microbiome, Javaid says. —Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 6 May 2025

Isotretinoin is a potent derivative of vitamin A that shrinks oil glands in the face, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms, says Dr. Richard Antaya, director of pediatric dermatology for Yale Medicine. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oil gland

• armband
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Kids Definition

oil gland

noun

: a gland (as of the skin) that gives off an oily substance

Medical Definition

oil gland

noun

: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion

specifically : sebaceous gland