First Known Use: 15th century
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pallor
noun pal·lor \ˈpa-lər\
: paleness especially of the face that is caused by illness
Full Definition of PALLOR
: deficiency of color especially of the face : paleness
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Origin of PALLOR
Middle English, from Latin, from pallēre to be pale — more at fallow
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pallor
noun pal·lor \ˈpa-lər\
Definition of PALLOR for Kids
: paleness of face
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pallor
noun pal·lor \ˈpal-ər\
Medical Definition of PALLOR
: deficiency of color especially of the face : paleness <patients in hemorrhagic shock may exhibit extreme pallor—Scientific American Medicine>
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