microcomedo

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noun

The microscopic plugging of corneocytes in the early stage of formation of an acne lesion.

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Meanings

nounmicrocomedo (plural microcomedones or microcomedos)

plural microcomedones · plural microcomedos

  1. medicineThe microscopic plugging of corneocytes in the early stage of formation of an acne lesion.

Origin

From micro- + comedo.

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APA

microcomedo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microcomedo

MLA

“microcomedo.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microcomedo. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “microcomedo,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microcomedo.

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