Chloracne

/klɔrˈækni/ noun

A severe skin condition resembling acne, caused by exposure to chlorine-containing chemicals or certain toxic environmental contaminants.

From chlor- (chlorine) + acne, literally 'chlorine acne.' This medical term emerged in the 20th century as industrial chemical exposure became increasingly recognized as a health hazard.

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