acne

acne definition - medical

ac·ne (ăkˈnē)

noun
An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin that is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules, especially on the face.

Related Forms:

  • acˈned adjective

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