achromia
|a-chro-mi-a|
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/əˈkroʊ.mi.ə/
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/əˈkrəʊ.mi.ə/
absence of color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromos' transformed into the Latin word 'achromia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achromia.'
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, or eyes.
The patient was diagnosed with achromia, resulting in pale skin and hair.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 23:21