Acne
/ˈækni/
nounBeginner📊CommonMedical Condition
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Definitions
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A common skin condition characterized by inflamed or infected sebaceous glands, resulting in pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
/ˈækni/
nounnegativeBeginner
Medical Condition
A skin condition
He suffered from severe acne during his teenage years.
💡 Simply: Pimples and spots on the skin.
More Examples
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She used a special cream to clear up her acne.
How It's Used
Medical
"The dermatologist prescribed medication to treat her acne."
From Greek ἀκμή (akmē, "point, peak"), referring to the peak of a pimple.
The term 'acne' has been used in a medical context for centuries, with its understanding and treatment evolving over time.
Memory tip
Think 'A C N E' - 'Annoying', 'Cysts', 'Noisy', 'Embarrassing' skin condition.
Word Origin
LanguageGreek
Original meaning
"point, peak"
severe acnemild acnetreat acneclear acne
Common misspellings
acneeakne
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