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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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Remember how, in the past, portraitists frequently had to add lines of distinction, to strengthen weak chins, to colour pasty pallors and to remove wrinkles from the faces of the rich and famous.
It helps banish dull complexions and prepares winter pallors for some sunshine.
In the old days it used to be seat-lobbing hooligans and chairmen with pork-pie pallors, then agents and the Bosman-rich players became public enemies one and two.
 
 
 
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