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ACNE
acne
(noun) an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
acne (usually uncountable, 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.
Anagrams
• -ance, Caen, CanE, Cane, Cena, Nace, ance, cane
Source: Wiktionary
Ac"ne, n. Etym: [NL., prob. a corruption of Gr. (Med.)
Definition: A pustular affection of the skin, due to changes in the sebaceous glands.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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