discoloration
noun/dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,543 most common English word
Meaning
a change in color, especially when unnatural or unwanted
Example sentence
The doctor noticed some discoloration on the patient's skin and ordered further tests.
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