dyspigmentation

dyspigmentation
Any abnormality in the formation or distribution of pigment, especially in the skin; usually applied to an abnormal reduction in pigmentation (depigmentation). SEE ALSO: albinism.

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dys·pig·men·ta·tion (dis-pig″mən-taґshən) dyschromia.

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