Pigmentation
Pronunciation: /ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/
Pigmentation (noun)
- The colouring of skin or other body parts, especially when it changes because of sun, age, or illness.
- The process by which cells make and place pigment, creating colour in skin, hair, or eyes.
- A condition where colour appears in spots or patches, often darker or lighter than the surrounding skin.
Examples
- The cream reduces skin colour change after sun exposure.
- Stress can cause skin colour change in some people.