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Pigment

Similar term(s): pigmentation.

Definition:

A substance that gives colour to tissue. Pigments are responsible for the colour of skin, eyes, and hair.

Source: NCI cancer.gov dictionary 

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Pigmentation is the colouration of living tissues with pigment.

Related words:

Hyperpigmentation

Translation(s):

Español: Pigmento
Français: Pigment

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