hyperpigmentation

pig·men·ta·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pig-muh n-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌpɪg mənˈteɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pig-muh n-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌpɪg mənˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of hyperpigmentation word

noun hyperpigmentation coloration, especially of the skin. 1
noun hyperpigmentation Biology. coloration with or deposition of pigment. 1
noun hyperpigmentation The darkening of an area of skin or nails, caused by increased melanin. 1

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Origin of hyperpigmentation

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; < Late Latin pigmentāt(us) painted, colored (see pigment, -ate1) + -ion

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Parts of speech for Hyperpigmentation

noun

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hyperpigmentation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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