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acne
CIDE DICTIONARY
acne, n. [NL., prob. a corruption of Gr. ].
A pustular affection of the skin, due to changes in the sebaceous glands. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
acne, n. a skin condition, usu. of the face, characterized by red pimples.
Derivative
acned adj.
Etymology
mod.L f. erron. Gk aknas for akmas accus. pl. of akme facial eruption: cf. ACME
THESAURUS
acne
acne vulgaris, dermamycosis, dermatitis, dermatosis, eczema, elephantiasis, epithelioma, erysipelas, erythema, exanthem, heat rash, herpes, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, hives, impetigo, itch, jungle rot, leprosy, lichen, lichen primus, lupus, lupus vulgaris, miliaria, pemphigus, prickly heat, pruigo, pruritus, psora, ringworm, scabies, shingles, skin cancer, tetterFor further exploring for "acne" in Webster Dictionary Online