achromasia
|a-chro-ma-sia|
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/ˌeɪ.kroʊˈmeɪ.zi.ə/
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/ˌeɪ.krəˈmeɪ.zi.ə/
absence of color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromasia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromasia' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the absence of normal pigmentation, especially in the skin, hair, and eyes.
The patient was diagnosed with achromasia, resulting in a lack of color in her skin and hair.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 14:51