acne conglobata

[ kŏn′glō-bā′tə ]

n.

Severe cystic acne characterized by cystic lesions, abscesses, communicating sinuses, and thickened, nodular scars.

Nearby words

anthracosis, anthranilate, anthranilic acid, anthraquinone, anthraquinone dye, acne conglobata, anthro, anthrop., anthropic, anthropic principle, anthropo-

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