Hormonal Imbalance Glossary

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to or denoting glands that secrete sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair

  • The sebaceous glands in the skin produce sebum, an oily substance that helps keep the skin moisturized.
  • I have oily skin because my sebaceous glands produce too much sebum.
  • My face gets so greasy because my sebaceous glands are overactive.
  • His sebaceous personality oozed confidence and charisma.

noun a medical doctor specializing in the study and treatment of male reproductive system disorders

  • The andrologist specializes in male reproductive health and fertility issues.
  • My friend went to see an andrologist because he was having trouble starting a family.
  • I heard that dude is like the best andrologist in town, bro.
  • The andrologist is like a detective, investigating and solving male reproductive problems.