Pallid vs. Pallor

Pallidadjective

Appearing weak, pale, or wan.

Pallidadjective

Deficient in color; pale; wan; as, a pallid countenance; pallid blue.

Pallidadjective

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress;

Pallidadjective

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble;

Pallidadjective

lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness;

Pallornoun

Paleness; want of color; pallidity; wanness.

Pallornoun

Paleness; want of color; pallidity; as, pallor of the complexion.

Pallornoun

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

Pallor

Pallor is a pale color of the skin that can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, or anemia, and is the result of a reduced amount of oxyhaemoglobin and may also be visible as pallor of the conjunctivae of the eyes on physical examination. Pallor is more evident on the face and palms.