acne

[ ak-nee ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.

acne

/ ˈæknɪ /

noun

1. Also calledacne vulgaris a chronic skin disease common in adolescence, involving inflammation of the sebaceous glands and characterized by pustules on the face, neck, and upper trunk See also rosacea

acne

/ ăk′nē /

1. An inflammatory disease of the skin in which the sebaceous glands become clogged and infected, often causing the formation of pimples, especially on the face. It is most common during adolescence, but also occurs in infants and adults.

Other Words From

• ac·ned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acne¹

1820–30; < New Latin < Late Greek aknás, a manuscript error for akmás, accusative plural of akmḗ facial eruption, probably to be identified with Greek akmḗ acme

Word History and Origins

Origin of acne¹

C19: New Latin, from a misreading of Greek akmē eruption on the face. See acme

Example Sentences

The loss of this balanced skin microbiota can lead to diseases such as atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis.

From Science Daily

Last week, Meta fired more than 20 employees from its Los Angeles office for misusing the company’s meal vouchers to purchase personal care items like laundry detergent, toothpaste and acne treatment pads instead.

From Salon

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From Los Angeles Times

People suffering from asthma or severe acne will no longer be banned from joining Britain’s armed forces, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced.

From BBC

“Candidates with acne that may affect the ability to wear military clothing or to operate military equipment should normally be graded UNFIT, or entry should be deferred until the disease has been successfully treated,” says a Ministry of Defence briefing note from 2019.

From BBC