Meaning & use
pallor
An unusual paleness of the face or skin, often caused by illness, fear, or shock.
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The nurse noticed a sudden pallor in the patient's face and checked his pulse immediately.
A ghostly pallor spread across his cheeks as he read the unexpected news.
A note on using this word
Pallor describes a visible loss of color in the skin and is common in descriptions of illness or fear.
Words with a similar meaning
paleness
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