Early 20th century; earliest use found in William Dorland (1864–1956), obstetrician. From classical Latin pallidum, neuter singular of palliduspallid.
Definition of pallidum in US English:
pallidum
nounˈpalɪdəm
Anatomy
Globus pallidus.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in William Dorland (1864–1956), obstetrician. From classical Latin pallidum, neuter singular of pallidus pallid.