95. Complexion

See also 370. SKIN .

achromasia

absence of pigmentation in the skin.

chlorosis

greensickness; a disease of girls in puberty, characterized by, among other symptoms, greenishness of the complexion.

erythrism

a redness of beard and hair and ruddiness of complexion. — erythristic, erythrismal , adj .

erythromania

a mania for blushing.

etiolation

paleness of color as a result of illness or exclusion from light. See also 319. PLANTS .

floridity

the condition of being florid or highly colored, especially reddish, used especially of the complexion. — florid , adj .

greensickness

chlorosis.

icterus

jaundice.

jaundice

a disease of the liver, characterized by, among other symptoms, yellowness of the skin. Also called icterus .

melanism

darkness or blackness of eyes, hair, or complexion.

rubescence

1. the state, condition, quality, or process of becoming or being red.

2. a blush.

3. the act of blushing. — rubescent , adj .

rubicundity

reddishness or ruddiness, especially of the complexion. — rubicund , adj .

telangiectasis

a chronic condition of dilatation of the capillaries and other blood vessels, as seen in the reddish faces of heavy drinkers and people whose faces are continually exposed to cold climates. — telangiectic , adj .

xanthochroid

a person with light-colored hair and fair complexion. — xanthochroid, xanthochroous , adj .