Pallor: meaning, definitions and examples
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pallor
[ หpรฆlษr ]
pale complexion
Pallor is a noun that refers to an unhealthy pale appearance of the skin, often due to illness, shock, or fear. It is a lack of color in the face that can indicate a person is unwell.
Synonyms
ashenness, paleness, whiteness
Examples of usage
- Her pallor was evident as she struggled to stand up after fainting.
- The doctor noted the patient's pallor and immediately ordered blood tests.
lack of color
Pallor can also refer to a lack of color in general, not just related to skin complexion. It can describe a paleness or dimness in something that should be colorful or vibrant.
Synonyms
dimness, lack of color, paleness
Examples of usage
- The pallor of the painting suggested it had faded over time.
- The pallor of the landscape under the storm clouds was eerie.
Translations
Translations of the word "pallor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น palidez
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคพ เคชเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Blรคsse
๐ฎ๐ฉ pucat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปัะดัััั
๐ต๐ฑ bladoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้็ฝใ
๐ซ๐ท pรขleur
๐ช๐ธ palidez
๐น๐ท solgunluk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐฝ๋ฐฑํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุญูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ bledost
๐ธ๐ฐ bledosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่็ฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ bledica
๐ฎ๐ธ fรถlnun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะฐาฃะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ solฤunluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ palidez
Word origin
The word 'pallor' originated from the Latin word 'pallidus', meaning pale or pallid. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the paleness of the skin or lack of color in general. Over the centuries, 'pallor' has become a common term in medical contexts to indicate a person's unhealthy complexion.
See also: pall.