nodulocystic

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English

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Etymology

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From nodule +‎ -o- +‎ cystic.

Adjective

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nodulocystic (not comparable)

  1. Characterized by nodules and cysts
    • 2015 August 20, “Isotretinoin Exposure and Risk of Celiac Disease”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Isotretinoin (also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid) is a synthetic form of vitamin A, which is primarily used to treat severe nodulocystic acne that fails to respond to other treatments such as oral antibiotics.