ochronosis
|o-chro-no-sis|
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/ˌoʊkrəˈnoʊsɪs/
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/ˌəʊkrəˈnəʊsɪs/
tissue darkening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ochronosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ochros,' where 'ochros' meant 'pale yellow.'
Historical Evolution
'ochros' transformed into the medical term 'ochronosis' to describe the darkening of tissues.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a pale yellow color, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of tissue darkening due to a specific medical condition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the darkening of tissues due to the accumulation of homogentisic acid, often associated with alkaptonuria.
The patient was diagnosed with ochronosis after presenting with darkened ear cartilage.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/01 10:50