| Meaning | A gland that secretes oil. | |
|---|---|---|
| Narrower | sebaceous gland, sebaceous follicle, glandulae sebaceae | A cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin |
| uropygial gland, preen gland | oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds | |
| Broader | exocrine gland, exocrine, duct gland | A gland that secretes externally through a duct |
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