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whitehead

/ˈwaɪt.hɛd/

Translations

Whiteheadnoun

whitehead

whiteheads

point blancMédecine, dermatologie.

She noticed a whitehead on her chin and decided to apply some acne cream.

Elle a remarqué un point blanc sur son menton et a décidé d’appliquer une crème contre l’acné.

mohoua à tête blancheOrnithologie, nom d’espèce.

The whitehead is often seen flitting through the forest canopy in search of insects.

Le mohoua à tête blanche est souvent aperçu en train de voltiger dans la canopée de la forêt à la recherche d’insectes.

Additional translations

comédon ferméTerme médical plus précis.

Whiteheadadjective

whitehead

Used attributively to describe products or conditions related to whiteheads (acne lesions).

à points blancsSe dit d’un produit ou d’un instrument destiné à traiter ou retirer des points blancs.

She bought a whitehead extraction tool from the pharmacy.

Elle a acheté un outil à points blancs à la pharmacie.

Whiteheadnoun

A small, white-tipped acne lesion caused by a clogged hair follicle filled with sebum and dead skin cells.

She noticed a whitehead on her chin and decided to apply some acne cream.

A small passerine bird (Mohoua albicilla) endemic to New Zealand, characterized by its whitish head plumage.

The whitehead is often seen flitting through the forest canopy in search of insects.

Whiteheadadjective

Relating to, designed for, or used in the treatment or removal of whiteheads.

She bought a whitehead extraction tool from the pharmacy.