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acne
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈaknɨ/ac·ne
Definition
1A common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands, resulting in comedones, papules, and pustules, mainly on the face, chest, and back.
Usage examples
“Many teenagers struggle with acne.”
“She uses a special cream to control her acne.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
teenage acneacne treatmentacne scarssevere acne