achromatosis
|a-chro-ma-to-sis|
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/ˌeɪ.kroʊ.məˈtoʊ.sɪs/
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/ˌeɪ.krəʊ.məˈtəʊ.sɪs/
absence of color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromatosis' through scientific Latin.
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.
The patient was diagnosed with achromatosis, leading to a lack of pigmentation in the skin.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 22:21