English

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Etymology

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From comedo +‎ -genic.

Adjective

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comedogenic (comparative more comedogenic, superlative most comedogenic)

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

Derived terms

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Noun

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comedogenic (plural comedogenics)

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

Synonyms

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  • (substance that tends to produce acne): comedogen

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