comedogenic

adj, noun — 2 senses

comedogenic

adj

Etymology From comedo + -genic.

1

Dermatology, Medicine, Sciences Tending to produce acne, i.e. comedones

Derived terms
anticomedogenic, comedogenically, comedogenicity, noncomedogenic

comedogenic

noun

Etymology From comedo + -genic.

1

Dermatology, Medicine, Sciences A substance that tends to produce acne, such as by clogging pores on the skin

Synonyms
comedogen
Antonyms
comedolytic

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