Pallid
Pallid
Pallid (/ˈpælɪd/; from Latin pallidus, meaning "pale") is a term used in medicine to describe an unhealthy pale appearance of the skin, often due to illness or lack of exposure to sunlight.
Definition
The term "pallid" is used to describe a person's skin or complexion that is unusually pale, especially due to illness, distress, or lack of color or vitality. It can also refer to something that is lacking in intensity or brightness.
Etymology
The term "pallid" originates from the Latin word pallidus, which means "pale". It was first used in English in the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Anemia: A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
- Pallor: An unhealthy pale appearance.
- Hypochromic: A term used to describe red blood cells that are paler than normal, often associated with anemia.
- Cyanosis: A bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
See Also
References
- Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.
- Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, 2002.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pallid
- Wikipedia's article - Pallid
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