acromia
|a-cro-mi-a|
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/əˈkroʊ.mi.ə/
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/əˈkrəʊ.mi.ə/
absence of color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akromia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'akromia' transformed into the modern English word 'acromia' through Latin influence.
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 color or pigmentation in the skin.
The patient was diagnosed with acromia, resulting in pale skin.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 00:51