Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: January 16, 2015

milium

Definition: (noun) A small, white or yellowish cystlike mass just below the surface of the skin, caused by retention of the secretion of a sebaceous gland.
Synonyms: whitehead
Usage: The soap promised to eradicate milia by thoroughly cleansing the skin and unclogging pores.

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