Definitions for "Comedo"
a plug of keratin and sebum within the dilated opening of a hair follicle. Also known as a blackhead.
An inflamed sebaceous gland.
Also known as a blackhead; A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle, frequently containing the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus albus and Pityrosporon ovale
Type of DCIS where the cells filling the duct are more agressive looking.
Type of DCIS where dead cells and debris fill the duct. This type of DCIS has a higher recurrence risk.
(plural-comedones) literally, glutton (perhaps because the ancients believed it was a maggot, devouring the flesh).
Keywords:  wormlike, cystic, nodule, oily, dirt
A small nodule or cystic tumor, common on the nose, etc., which on pressure allows the escape of a yellow wormlike mass of retained oily secretion, with a black head (dirt).