Oil Gland (Noun)
Meaning
A gland that secretes oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The preen oil gland, found in most birds, plays a crucial role in maintaining their feathers' waterproof coating.
- In addition to their prominent crest, the male has a brightly colored face patch and an active oil gland just above its tail.
- The uropygial gland, also known as the oil gland or preen gland, is a small gland located above the tail in birds.
- Sebaceous glands, or oil glands, are small sebaceous organs found within the skin of mammals that help to keep it healthy and shiny.
- The scent glands that produce a strong musky odor are associated with special oil glands.