achromatopsy
|a-chro-ma-top-sy|
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/eɪˌkroʊməˈtɒpsi/
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/eɪˌkrəʊməˈtɒpsi/
absence of color vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatopsy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromatopsy' 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 a total absence of color vision, resulting in seeing only shades of gray.
People with achromatopsy often rely on other senses to navigate their environment.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 21:51