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Skin Hypopigmentation
Definition 1
Abnormal lightening of skin due to decreased melanin production or deposition. Vitiligo, albinism, and leukoderma are among the disorders that are associated with skin hypopigmentation. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by loss of skin pigment. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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