hyperpigmentation en · NOUN
Etymology
From hyper- + pigmentation.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A high degree of pigmentation; too much pigmentation.
- (uncountable, usually) A high degree of pigmentation; too much pigmentation. ▸ The darkening of an area of skin or nails, caused by increased melanin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperpigmentations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
depigmentation · hypopigmentation · underpigmentation · underpigmentation · hypopigmentation · depigmentation
Hypernyms
Relateds
hyperpigmented · overpigmented · hyperpigmentary
Synonyms
overpigmentation · overpigmentation
Translations (2)
ja 色素沈着 (darkening) · es hiperpigmentación (darkening)