acne
[ ak-nee ]
/ ˈæk ni /
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.
Also called
ac·ne vul·ga·ris
[vuhl-gair-is, -gar-] /vʌlˈgɛər ɪs, -ˈgær-/.
Compare
rosacea.
Origin of acne
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
OTHER WORDS FROM acne
ac·ned, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH acne
acme acneWords nearby acne
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British Dictionary definitions for acne
acne
/ (ˈæknɪ) /
noun
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
Word Origin for acne
C19: New Latin, from a misreading of Greek
akmē eruption on the face. See
acme
Medical definitions for acne
acne
[ ăk′nē ]
n.
An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin that is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules, especially on the face.
Other words from acne
ac′ned adj.Scientific definitions for acne
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.