ScienceAugust 13, 2026

hyperpigmentation

HY-per-pig-men-TAY-shun

Definition

A common skin condition characterized by the darkening of patches of skin caused by an excess of melanin.

Etymology

The word is composed of the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (meaning over or excessive) and the Latin 'pigmentum' (meaning paint or pigment) plus the suffix '-ation' which indicates a process or condition.

In the news

The article mentions hyperpigmentation as one of the specific medical conditions that researchers at the TUT Cannabis and Hemp Research Hub aim to manage using cannabis-based formulations.

2026 | Relaunched Cannabis and Hemp platform connects research with real-world impact

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Tshwane University of Technology

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