comedogenic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

comedo +‎ -genic

Adjective[edit]

comedogenic (comparative more comedogenic, superlative most comedogenic)

  1. (medicine, dermatology) Tending to produce acne, i.e. comedones

Derived terms[edit]

Noun[edit]

comedogenic (plural comedogenics)

  1. (medicine, dermatology) A substance that tends to produce acne, such as by clogging pores on the skin

Synonyms[edit]

  • (substance that tends to produce acne): comedogen

Antonyms[edit]

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