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which term means \excessive flow of sebum secondary to overactivity of …

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which term means \excessive flow of sebum secondary to overactivity of the sebaceous glands\? hyperhidrosis seborrhea pyoderma xeroderma

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  • Hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating, not sebum flow.
  • Seborrhea is related to sebum. The sebaceous glands produce sebum, and over - activity leads to excessive sebum flow (seborrhea).
  • Pyoderma is a skin infection (pus - forming).
  • Xeroderma means dry skin.

Answer:

seborrhea