Talgdrüse

sebaceous gland

noun TAHLK-drue-ze Rare

Usage Note

Talgdrüse produces sebum to lubricate skin and hair. Very common in dermatology and skincare contexts: verstopfte Talgdrüse (blocked sebaceous gland) causes acne. Plural: Talgdrüsen.

Examples

"Akne entsteht, wenn Talgdrüsen verstopfen und sich entzünden."

Natural Translation

Acne develops when sebaceous glands become blocked and inflamed.

Literal Translation

Acne arises when sebaceous-glands block and become inflamed.

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