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acne

[ ak-nee ]

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noun

, Pathology.

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

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 /

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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ac·ned adjective

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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of acne¹

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

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