Paleness, as of the skin. [L.]
- cachectic p. SYN: achromasia (1).
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pal·lor 'pal-ər n deficiency of color esp. of the face: PALENESS <patients in hemorrhagic shock may exhibit extreme \pallor (Scientific Amer. Medicine)>
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n.
abnormal paleness of the skin, due to reduced blood flow or lack of normal pigments. Pallor may be associated with an indoor mode of life; it may also indicate shock, anaemia, cancer, or other diseases.
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pal·lor (palґər) [L.] paleness; decrease or absence of skin coloration.Medical dictionary. 2011.