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acne

Syllabification: (ac·ne)

Pronunciation: /ˈaknē/

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Definition of acne

noun

the occurrence of inflamed or infected sebaceous glands in the skin; in particular, a condition characterized by red pimples on the face, prevalent chiefly among teenagers.

Derivatives

acned

Origin:

mid 19th century: via modern Latin from Greek aknas, a misreading of akmas, accusative plural of akmē 'highest point, peak, or facial eruption'; compare with acme