achloropsia
|a-chlo-rop-sia|
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/ˌeɪklɔːˈrɒpsiə/
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/ˌeɪkləˈrɒpsiə/
inability to perceive green
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achloropsia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achlōros,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chlōros' meant 'green.'
Historical Evolution
'achlōros' transformed into the medical term 'achloropsia' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without green,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inability to perceive green hues.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/21 06:21