acne
noun/ˈækni/ · South-Asia /ˈakne/
Etymology From New Latin acnē, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, top”).
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Medicine, Pathology, Sciences Usually A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection; acne vulgaris.
- He struggled with severe acne during his teenage years.
- The dermatologist prescribed a cream to treat her acne.
2
Usually A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
3
Usually Any of several other skin conditions that resemble acne vulgaris.
- Derived terms
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acne aestivalis, acne conglobata, acne cosmetica, acned, acne excoriée, acneform, acnegenic, acneic, acneiform, acne inversa, acne mallorca, acne mechanica, acne medicamentosa, acne neonatorum, acne rosacea, acne varioliformis, acne vulgaris, antiacne, assne, bacne, catne, chacne, chloracne, crackne, mask acne, maskne, picker's acne, sackneapocrine acne, shadow acne