acne
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/ˈækni/
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/ˈækni/ · /ˈakne/
Definition of acne
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noun
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(uncountable, 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.”
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noun
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(uncountable, 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.”
- (uncountable, usually)A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
- (uncountable, usually)Any of several other skin conditions that resemble acne vulgaris.
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
From New Latin acnē, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, top”).
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