acne
[ak-nee]
- 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.
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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
Also called ac·ne vul·ga·ris [vuhl-gair-is, -gar-] /vʌlˈgɛər ɪs, -ˈgær-/.
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Contemporary Examples
And acne, well, acne is just the great equalizer (move over, death and taxes).
In nervous moments, her hand wanders to a small patch of acne on her forehead, a reminder of just how young she really is.
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She says she herself has acne scars from picking at her face in attempt to create perfection.
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You gotta have acne scars and a mean dad in your past, not a portfolio and European runway memories.
Historical Examples
In what respect does the pustular syphiloderm differ from acne?
Essentials of Diseases of the SkinHenry Weightman Stelwagon
The latter is frequently associated with acne (acne rosacea).
Essentials of Diseases of the SkinHenry Weightman Stelwagon
In this form of acne the black spots should be picked out with a needle or a small pair of33 tweezers.
The greeter had acne and a pair of tights that showed off his skinny knock-knees.
MakersCory Doctorow
It is useful also locally in rheumatic affections as a resolvent and anodyne, in acne, and as a parasiticide.
acne
- 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 trunkSee also rosacea
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Word Origin
C19: New Latin, from a misreading of Greek akmē eruption on the face. See acme
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Word Origin and History for acne
n.
1813, from Modern Latin, from aknas, a 6c. Latin clerical misreading of Greek akmas, accusative plural of akme "point" (see acme). The "pointed" pimples are the source of the medical use.
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acne
(ăk′nē)- 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.
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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.
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