English Explanatory Dictionary

acne

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
  3. Any of several other skin conditions that resemble acne vulgaris.

Pronunciation

/ˈækni/ /ˈakne/ en-us-acne.ogg

Word forms

acne acnes acnae

Etymology

From New Latin acnē, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, top”).

Synonyms

acneiform eruption

Derived words

acne conglobata acne cosmetica acned acneform acnegenic acneic acneiform acne inversa acne mechanica acne neonatorum acne rosacea acne varioliformis acne vulgaris antiacne assne bacne catne chacne chloracne crackne mask acne maskne sackne shadow acne
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