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Pastiness

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Pastiness 

the initial stage of edema of the subcutaneous tissue, when the normally visible contours of bones and muscles are smoothed over, but when pressing the skin with a finger leaves no indentation.



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The flavorful sauce overcame the pastiness (to my taste) of the risotto, but the dish was a success nonetheless.
There's not much in the way of natural light to touch up the sombre tones of the decor and you can usually judge how long someone has been in the place by the pastiness of their skin.
95), are generously portioned, but some have been cooked to pastiness.
 
 
 
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