pallor

Meanings

• lack of color or vitality in the skin or body

  - "Her pallor was a sign of her illness."
  - "Despite her fear, her pallor did not betray her."
  - "The pallor of the moon was a stark contrast to the vibrant colors of the sunset."

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Pronunciation

1. /pælə(r)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pallor
paladin , palette , palingenesis , palliative , palladium

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Homophones

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1. pallor
   

2. paler
   

3. palliate
   

4. palliass
   

5. palliation
   

6. palliative care
   

7. palliatively
   

8. pallis muscle
   

9. palliative treatment
   

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Variants

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pallor , pallors

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Forms

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The noun form of pallor is used to describe a lack of color or vitality in the skin or body. The adjective form of pallor is used to describe something that is pale or lacking in color or vitality. The verb form of pallor is not commonly used in English.

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Etymology

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From Latin pallor, from pallere to be pale, past participle pallidus.

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Related Concepts

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1. anemia: Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.

2. cachexia: Cachexia is a complex metabolic condition that is characterized by marked weight loss, muscle wasting, and anorexia. Cachexia is often a sign of a serious underlying medical condition, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

3. jaundice: Jaundice is a common condition that is characterized by the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. Jaundice occurs when there is an excess of bilirubin, a pigment that is produced when the body breaks down old red blood cells. Jaundice can be caused by a variety of underlying medical conditions, such as hepatitis, gallstones, or cirrhosis of the liver.

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Culture

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In Western culture, pallor is often associated with illness or death. In art, pallor is used to convey a sense of frailty or vulnerability. In literature, pallor is often used as a metaphor for sadness, despair, or melancholy.

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