color

color definition - medical

col·or (kŭlˈər)

noun
  1. That aspect of the appearance of objects and light sources that may be specified in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation.
  2. That portion of the visible electromagnetic spectrum specified in terms of wavelength, luminosity, and purity.
  3. The general appearance of the skin.
  4. The skin pigmentation of a person not classified as white.

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