acne

Etymology

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

noun

  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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