Synonyms for seborrhea


Grammar : Noun
Spell : seb-uh-ree-uh
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɛb əˈri ə


Définition of seborrhea

Origin :
  • also seborrhoea, "discharge of sebaceous matter, especially as a scalp condition," 1849, coined in Modern Latin as a hybrid, from sebo-, used as comb. form of Latin sebum "tallow, suet, grease" (see sebum) + Greek hroia "flow, flux," from rhein "to flow" (see rheum)
  • As in dandruff : noun scurf

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