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Definition of Hypopigmentation

1. Noun. Unusual lack of skin color.

Definition of Hypopigmentation

1. Noun. An abnormally reduced pigmentation ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Hypopigmentation

1. A condition caused by a deficiency in melanin formation or a loss of pre-existing melanin or melanocytes. It can be complete or partial and may result from trauma, inflammation, and certain infections. (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Hypopigmentation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"The results of this study indicate that the uniform hypopigmentation of male mice hemizygous for mottled alleles and the patchy depigmentation of ..."

2. Getting Fit Your Way: A Self-paced Fitness Guide (1993)
"... bald areas on the scalp and hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation in older lesions. Biopsy of a lesion will usually confirm the diagnosis. ..."

3. Proposed National Strategies For The Prevention Of Leading Work-related (1988)
"... post-inflammatory hyper- and hypopigmentation immune regulation and surveillance delayed hypersensitivity reactions, mycosis fungoides perception of ..."

4. Genomic Signal Processing and Statistics by Edward R Dougherty (2005)
"For example, molecular biologists may recognize Myosin V mutations as a cause of albinism on hypopigmentation, while medical doctors may recognize ..."

5. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 1994 (1994)
"... post-inflammatory hyper- and hypopigmentation immune regulation and surveillance delayed hypersensitivity reactions, mycosis fungoides perception of ..."

6. Partnerships and Collaboration as Competitiveness Tools: Hearing Before the by United States, Congress, House (1993)
"... acneform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of skin, secondary infections, and striae. ..."

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