anisochromia
|an-i-so-chro-mi-a|
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/ˌænɪsəˈkroʊmiə/
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/ˌænɪsəˈkrəʊmiə/
unequal color
Etymology
'anisochromia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anisos' and 'chroma', where 'anisos' meant 'unequal' and 'chroma' meant 'color'.
'anisochromia' was formed in Neo-Latin/modern medical usage from the Greek roots 'anisos' + 'chroma' with the suffix '-ia' and entered English medical terminology in the 19th–20th century largely unchanged.
Initially it meant 'unequal color'; over time this core meaning has been preserved and is used today in general and medical contexts to denote unequal coloration.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
lack of uniform coloration; unequal or uneven color between similar structures, surfaces, or areas.
The old photograph displayed noticeable anisochromia, with some areas faded more than others.
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Noun 2
(Medical) Variation in staining intensity or color of cells or tissues; e.g., in hematology, red blood cells showing differing hemoglobin content (hypochromic vs. normochromic cells).
The peripheral blood smear showed anisochromia, suggesting variable hemoglobin content among the erythrocytes.
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Last updated: 2025/08/13 03:21