hypopigmentation
|hy-po-pig-men-ta-tion|
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/ˌhaɪ.poʊˌpɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˌpɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
reduced skin pigmentation
Etymology
'hypopigmentation' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'pigmentum' from Latin meaning 'coloring matter'.
'hypo-' combined with 'pigment' in modern English to describe a condition of reduced pigmentation.
Initially, it meant 'under-coloring', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reduced skin pigmentation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which patches of skin become lighter than the surrounding skin due to a reduction in melanin production.
The patient was diagnosed with hypopigmentation after noticing lighter patches on her arms.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 00:34