hypopigmentation

hypopigmentation

 [hi″po-pig″men-ta´-shun]
abnormally decreased pigmentation resulting from decreased melanin production.
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hy·po·pig·men·ta·tion

(hī'pō-pig'men-tā'shun),
Deficiency of cutaneous melanin relative to surrounding skin. See: albinism.
[hypo- + pigmentation]
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hypopigmentation

(hī′pō-pĭg′mən-tā′shən)
n.
Diminished pigmentation, especially of the skin.
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hy·po·pig·men·ta·tion

(hī'pō-pig'mĕn-tā'shŭn)
Deficiency of cutaneousmelanin relative to surrounding skin
See: albinism
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hypopigmentation

A lower than normal concentration of pigment cells (melanocytes).
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

Hypopigmentation

A skin condition that occurs when the body has too little melanin, or pigment.
Mentioned in: Skin Pigmentation Disorders
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