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hypopigmentation
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hy·po·pig·men·ta·tion  (hp-pgmn-tshn)
n.
Diminished pigmentation, especially of the skin.
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Noun1.hypopigmentation - unusual lack of skin color
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
albinism - the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair
leukoderma - a congenital skin condition characterized by spots or bands of unpigmented skin
vitiligo - an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border)
hyperpigmentation - unusual darkening of the skin


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The term hypomelanosis of Ito is applied to individuals with skin hypopigmentation along the lines of Blaschko.
 
 
 
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