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hyperpigmentation

/ˌhaɪ.pə.pɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˌhaɪ.pə.pɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

uncountable

A medical term referring to the unusual darkening of the skin, often caused by an excess production of melanin.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинский термин, обозначающий необычное потемнение кожи, часто вызванное избыточной выработкой меланина.
  1. Skin darkening C1 formal medical

    A condition where patches of skin become darker than the surrounding area due to excess melanin production.

    • Hyperpigmentation can be caused by sun exposure or hormonal changes.
    • She uses a special cream to treat her hyperpigmentation.
    • The dermatologist explained that hyperpigmentation is usually harmless.

    🇷🇺Гиперпигментация

    Synonyms: discolorationmelanodermamelanosispigmentation

  • hyperpigmentations plural form
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