Acne
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈæk.ni/
- Rhymes: -ækni
Origin
New Latin, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmē, "point, top").
Full definition of acne
Noun
acne
(plural acnes)- (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.
- A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.