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pigmentation

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pig·men·ta·tion  (pgmn-tshn)
n. Biology
1. Coloration of tissues by pigment.
2. Deposition of pigment by cells.

pigmentation
Noun
colouring in plants, animals, or humans, caused by the presence of pigments
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pigmentationpigmentation - the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings
deposition, deposit - the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
2.pigmentation - coloration of living tissues by pigment
coloration, colouration - appearance with regard to color; "her healthy coloration"
chromatism - abnormal pigmentation
melanoderma - abnormally dark skin caused by increased deposits of melatonin
depigmentation - absence or loss of pigmentation (or less than normal pigmentation) in the skin or hair
Translations
Spanish pigmentation [pɪgmənˈteɪʃən] npigmentación f
French pigmentation [pɪgmənˈteɪʃən] npigmentation f
German pigmentation [pɪgmənˈteɪʃən] pigment nPigmentierung f, Färbung f
Italian pigmentation [pɪgmənˈteɪʃən] npigmentazione f

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