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"Hyperpigmentation"

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD

Definition: The prefix hyper- is a medical term that means more or too much, and pigment means color. The combination - hyperpigmentation - means more color. A rash that is hyperpigmented is darker than the surrounding skin.

Pronunciation: HI-per-pig-min-TAY-shun - (noun)

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