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pallor

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pallor /pal·lor/ (pal´er) paleness, as of the skin.
pal·lor (plr)
n.
Paleness, as of the skin.

pallor
[pal′ər]
Etymology: L, paleness
an unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin.

pallor [pal´or]
paleness, as of the skin.

pallor (pal´r),
n paleness; absence of skin coloration.
pallor, perioral,
n paleness of soft tissues surrounding the oral cavity; an indication of impending syncope.

pallor
paleness, as of the skin or mucosae. Although it is commonly associated with anemia, many long-term cases show mucosae of normal color; pallor is also a common sign in shock.

pallor
Medtalk Paleness


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