Pallor

Pronunciation: /ˈpællɔɹ/

Pallor (noun)

  1. An unhealthy light colour of the skin, often seen when someone is ill, weak, or has lost blood.
  2. A general loss of colour in the face or skin, making it look less bright than usual.

Examples

  • Her pallor worried the nurse during the checkup.
  • The doctor noticed his pallor after the long illness.