discoloration
noun
dis·col·or·ation
(ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored
2
: a discolored spot or formation : stain
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Lastly, there’s melasma, which presents most often as dark discoloration on your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin; it can be triggered by sun exposure or hormonal changes, which is why many women develop it during pregnancy, says Miami dermatologist Alicia Barba, MD.
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Deanna Pai, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
But Lee said embolism is very rare and the skin discoloration described at trial was not consistent with what is seen when there is an embolism.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Tooth discoloration is a common issue that millions of people attempt to address each year.1 Research shows that as many as 80% of adults ages 18-49 want whiter teeth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, there’s an easy solution to get rid of that discoloration and make your sink look as good as new.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Deanna Pai, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
But Lee said embolism is very rare and the skin discoloration described at trial was not consistent with what is seen when there is an embolism.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Tooth discoloration is a common issue that millions of people attempt to address each year.1 Research shows that as many as 80% of adults ages 18-49 want whiter teeth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, there’s an easy solution to get rid of that discoloration and make your sink look as good as new.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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