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Synonyms for acne

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ak-nee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk ni

Définition of acne

Origin :
  • 1813, from Modern Latin, from aknas, a 6c. Latin clerical misreading of Greek akmas, accusative plural of akme "point" (see acme). The "pointed" pimples are the source of the medical use.
  • noun blemishes
Example sentences :
  • In what respect does the pustular syphiloderm differ from acne?
  • Extract from : « Essentials of Diseases of the Skin » by Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • The latter is frequently associated with acne (acne rosacea).
  • Extract from : « Essentials of Diseases of the Skin » by Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • In this form of acne the black spots should be picked out with a needle or a small pair of33 tweezers.
  • Extract from : « Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I » by Arnold Cooley
  • The greeter had acne and a pair of tights that showed off his skinny knock-knees.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • It is useful also locally in rheumatic affections as a resolvent and anodyne, in acne, and as a parasiticide.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883 » by Various
  • Several cases of acne resembling that caused by Bromide of Potassium, cured.
  • Extract from : « New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers » by Various
  • Acne, a skin disease showing hard reddish pimples; Acne rosacea, a congestion of the skin of the nose and parts adjoining.
  • Extract from : « The Nuttall Encyclopaedia » by Edited by Rev. James Wood
  • Mugarakgarak ang nawung basta mabúlit sa bugas, Your face will become rough if it is covered with acne.
  • Extract from : « A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan » by John U. Wolff
  • He took his hat off and mopped his forehead with a handkerchief, exposing a line of acne where his hat-band irritated the skin.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • In such cases, if resorcin preparations also fail, the mercurial lotion and ointment employed in acne may be prescribed.
  • Extract from : « Essentials of Diseases of the Skin » by Henry Weightman Stelwagon

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