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pigmentation Definition

pig·men·ta·tion (pig′mən tās̸hən)

noun

coloration in plants or animals due to the presence of pigment in the tissue

Etymology: < LL pigmentatus, colored (< L pigmentum) + -ion

pigmentation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • increase: Melasma is increased pigmentation, usually on the face, in a rather patchy distribution.
  • cause: Jasper also belongs to this group, and contains impurities which cause heavy pigmentation.
  • show: Occasionally, the inner wall of the cheek, which is frequently bitten, also shows pigmentation.
  • have: Said band member has far less skin pigmentation than the lead performer.
  • affect: Answer There are two conditions that can affect the pigmentation of the skin in the way you describe.

Adjective modifier

  • uneven: These risks include: pain, redness, infection, scarring and uneven pigmentation.
  • irregular: Fine lines are softened, irregular pigmentation is brightened and large pores are less visible.
  • abnormal: The ICP peel is a powerful treatment for sun damaged skin and abnormal pigmentation of hormonal origin such as melasma and chloasma.
  • increased: Increased pigmentation of the skin ( like a sun tan ) is common in Addison's disease.
  • yellow: The yellow pigmentation found in Budgerigars has never been identified.
  • dark: Do you suffer from dark pigmentation around your mouth area?

Modifies a noun

  • gene: The bemused scientists discovered that they had somehow managed to switch off pigmentation genes in the plants.
  • mark: Not only that, but I've noticed a real improvement in my pigmentation marks.
  • problem: Sandra also seemed to have a pigmentation problem as she was developing completely colorless patches on her skin.

Noun used with modifier

  • skin: Click here to find out more about skin pigmentation.
  • melanin: Epidemiologic study of excessive oral melanin pigmentation with special references to the influence of tobacco habits.
  • hyper: This kind of acne leaves hyper pigmentation that fades over a time.
  • surface: Its more natural look is achieved by applying a surface pigmentation to the top face of the sheet.

Preposition: in

  • skin: The strong color of the wine comes from pigmentation in the grape skins, which would traditionally have been macerated by treading.

Preposition: of

  • skin: Answer There are two conditions that can affect the pigmentation of the skin in the way you describe.
pigmentation Quotes

Dreams have only the pigmentation of fact.

—Barnes, Djuna

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