achropsia
|a-chrop-sia|
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/əˈkroʊpsiə/
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/əˈkrɒpsiə/
absence of color vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achropsia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatopsia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatopsia' transformed into the modern English word 'achropsia' through linguistic simplification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color vision,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare condition characterized by the inability to perceive colors, often referred to as total color blindness.
The patient was diagnosed with achropsia, making it difficult for them to distinguish between different colors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 02:51