acyanopsia
|a-cy-an-op-sia|
C2
/ˌeɪsaɪəˈnɒpsiə/
inability to see blue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acyanopsia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kyanos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kyanos' meant 'blue.'
Historical Evolution
'acyanopsia' was formed by combining the prefix 'a-' with 'cyanopsia,' a term used in medical contexts to describe color vision deficiencies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without blue vision,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare condition characterized by the inability to perceive the color blue.
Individuals with acyanopsia cannot distinguish blue hues.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 05:21