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acne-vulgaris

ac·ne
A a

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-nee]
    • /ˈæk ni/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-nee]
    • /ˈæk ni/

Definition of acne-vulgaris word

  • noun acne-vulgaris 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. 1
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Origin of acne-vulgaris

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
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

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Parts of speech for Acne-vulgaris

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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acne-vulgaris popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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