acne

[ ak-nee ]
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nounPathology.
  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.

Origin of acne

1
1820–30; <New Latin <Late Greek aknás, a manuscript error for akmás, accusative plural of akmḗ facial eruption, probably to be identified with Greek akmḗacme
  • Also called ac·ne vul·ga·ris [vuhl-gair-is, -gar-]. /vʌlˈgɛər ɪs, -ˈgær-/.

Other words from acne

  • acned, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for acne

acne

/ (ˈæknɪ) /


noun
  1. Also called: acne 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

Origin of acne

1
C19: New Latin, from a misreading of Greek akmē eruption on the face. See acme

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Scientific definitions for acne

acne

[ ăk ]


  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.

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