Dichromatism (Noun)
Meaning
A deficiency of color vision in which the person can match any given hue by mixing only two other wavelengths of light (as opposed to the three wavelengths needed by people with normal color vision).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The diagnosis of dichromatism in her family members was made using advanced optical technology to test their color perception abilities.
- He struggled to choose the correct shades of fabric because his dichromatism made it difficult to distinguish between similar hues.
- Red-green dichromatism is a common form of color vision deficiency, where an individual can see only shades of yellow and blue.
- Her condition, dichromatism, required her to use special lenses that enhanced color perception when performing critical tasks at work.
- Scientists discovered a link between genetic mutations and dichromatism, paving the way for research on treating this common visual disorder.