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comedogenic

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comedogenic /com·e·do·gen·ic/ (kom″ĕ-do-jen´ik) producing comedones.
com·e·do·gen·ic (km-d-jnk)
adj.
Tending to produce or aggravate acne.

comedogenic [kom″ĕ-do-jen´ik]
producing a comedo or comedones.


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