Definitions for acne

acne ac·ne

Spelling: [ak-nee]
IPA: /ˈæk ni/

Acne is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 31 anagrams from letters in acne (acen).

Definitions for acne

noun

  1. an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.

Origin of acne

1820-30; New Latin Late Greek aknás, a manuscript error for akmás, accusative plural of akmḗ facial eruption, probably to be identified with Greek akmḗ acme

Examples for acne

You gotta have acne scars and a mean dad in your past, not a portfolio and European runway memories.

The latter is frequently associated with acne (acne rosacea).

In nervous moments, her hand wanders to a small patch of acne on her forehead, a reminder of just how young she really is.

In what respect does the pustular syphiloderm differ from acne?

And acne, well, acne is just the great equalizer (move over, death and taxes).

It is useful also locally in rheumatic affections as a resolvent and anodyne, in acne, and as a parasiticide.

In this form of acne the black spots should be picked out with a needle or a small pair of33 tweezers.

Other winners include Nicholas Kirkwood for footwear and accessories design, Erdem for womenswear, and acne for menswear.

She says she herself has acne scars from picking at her face in attempt to create perfection.

The greeter had acne and a pair of tights that showed off his skinny knock-knees.

Word Value for acne
Scrable

6

Words with friends

8

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