acne

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New Latin, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmē, point, top).

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acne (plural acnes)

  1. (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.
  2. A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

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acne f. and m. (??? please provide the plural and diminutive!)

  1. acne

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acne f. (plural acni)

  1. (pathology) acne

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