adjective
- lacking pigment or color; not containing or producing pigment
Usage: commonly used in medical, biological, and scientific contexts
Examples
- The nonpigmented cells in the retina do not contribute to vision.
- Nonpigmented skin lesions may indicate a benign condition.
- The nonpigmented variety of this fungus appears white under the microscope.
- Patients with nonpigmented moles should still have them monitored by a dermatologist.
- The nonpigmented epithelium of the eye helps regulate fluid balance.