depigmentation

[ dee-pig-muhn-tey-shuhn ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. loss of pigment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of depigmentation¹

First recorded in 1885–90; de- + pigmentation

Example Sentences

But it was an effective treatment for nonsegmental vitiligo - the most common type - where patches or blotches of depigmentation appear on both sides of the body.

From BBC

Vitiligo is a common condition that causes depigmentation of the skin.

From Literature

She sets high minimum quotas for female designers and once banned models using skin depigmentation cream to promote self-acceptance.

From Reuters

“By making that one small change in the protein, we were able to reverse the depigmentation process,” Le Poole says, adding that she was “shocked and awed by the result”.

From Nature

The “Forest” series, painted in 2005, displays more evident squeegee marks: some have large vertical strips of depigmentation, producing a distinction between figure and ground that’s rare in Mr. Richter’s art.

From New York Times