definition of the word acne

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New Latin, probably a corruption of Greek ακμή, acme

• IPA: /ˈæk.ni/, SAMPA: /"{k.ni/
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• Rhymes: -ækni

acne (plural acnes)

1. (pathology) 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.
2. A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

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