comedogenic

English

Etymology

From comedo +‎ -genic.

Adjective

comedogenic (comparative more comedogenic, superlative most comedogenic)

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

Derived terms

• anticomedogenic
• comedogenically
• comedogenicity
• noncomedogenic

Noun

comedogenic (plural comedogenics)

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

Synonyms

• (substance that tends to produce acne): comedogen

Antonyms

• comedolytic