achroiocythemia
|a-chro-i-o-cy-the-mi-a|
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/əˌkrɔɪoʊsɪˈθiːmiə/
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/əˌkrɔɪəʊsɪˈθiːmiə/
lack of color in blood
Etymology
'achroiocythemia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'achroios' meaning 'colorless' and 'cythemia' referring to 'blood condition'.
'Achroiocythemia' was derived from the Greek term 'achroios' combined with 'cythemia', and eventually became the modern medical term 'achroiocythemia'.
Initially, it meant 'colorless blood condition', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deficiency of red blood cells'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to pallor or lack of color in the skin.
The patient was diagnosed with achroiocythemia due to the noticeable pallor.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 13:51