Achromia (Noun)
Meaning
An absence of normal pigmentation especially in the skin (as in albinism) or in red blood cells.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Albinism is characterized by achromia, resulting in an absence of melanin in the eyes and skin.
- The achromia seen in certain types of albinism can affect an individual's vision and increase their risk of skin cancer.
- Researchers studied the effects of achromia on the skin of patients with a rare genetic disorder.
- The achromia in the patient's hair was indicative of an underlying vitamin deficiency that was eventually corrected through supplementation.
- Scientists isolated and examined red blood cells that had been damaged due to the abnormal condition called achromia in humans and primates