Pigment cell (Physiol.), a small cell containing coloring matter, as
the pigmented epithelial cells of the choroid and iris, or the
pigmented connective tissue cells in the skin of fishes, reptiles, etc.
{ Pig*men"tal (?), Pig"men*ta*ry (?), } a. Of or pertaining to
pigments; furnished with pigments. Dunglison.
Pigmentary degeneration (Med.), a morbid condition in which an undue
amount of pigment is deposited in the tissues.
Pig`men*ta"tion (?), n. (Physiol.) A deposition, esp. an excessive
deposition, of coloring matter; as, pigmentation of the liver.
Pig"ment*ed (?), a. Colored; specifically (Biol.), filled or imbued
with pigment; as, pigmented epithelial cells; pigmented granules.
Pig*men"tous (?), a. Pigmental.
Pig"my (?), n. See Pygmy.
Pigmy falcon. (Zoˆl.) Same as Falconet, 2 (a).
Pig"ner*ate (?), v. t. [L. pigneratus, p. p. of pignerate to pledge.]
1. To pledge or pawn. [Obs.]