Meaning & use
comedo
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A small plug of oil and dead skin blocking a hair follicle, commonly known as a blackhead or whitehead.
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The dermatologist explained how a comedo forms when a pore becomes clogged with oil and dead skin cells.
Mild acne often begins with the formation of a comedo.
A note on using this word
A clinical term used mainly in dermatology; its plural form is 'comedones.'
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blackhead
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