achromatopsia
|a-chro-ma-top-sia|
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/ˌeɪ.kroʊ.məˈtɒp.si.ə/
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/ˌeɪ.krəʊ.məˈtɒp.si.ə/
absence of color vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatopsia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromatopsia' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a condition of complete color blindness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare, hereditary vision disorder characterized by a total absence of color vision, light sensitivity, and poor visual acuity.
Individuals with achromatopsia see the world in shades of gray.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 22:06