hyperpigmentation

English

Etymology

From hyper- +‎ pigmentation.

Noun

hyperpigmentation (usually uncountable, plural hyperpigmentations)

  1. A high degree of pigmentation; too much pigmentation.
    Synonym: overpigmentation
    Antonyms: hypopigmentation, underpigmentation; depigmentation
    Hypernym: pigmentation
    1. The darkening of an area of skin or nails, caused by increased melanin.

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