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Definition of Achromia
1. Noun. An absence of normal pigmentation especially in the skin (as in albinism) or in red blood cells.
Generic synonyms: Achromaticity, Achromatism, Colorlessness, Colourlessness
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Definition of Achromia
1. Noun. (medicine) Absence of pigmentation, especially in the skin or blood ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Achromia
1. 1. Depigmentation; absence, or loss of natural pigmentation of the skin and iris; may be congenital or acquired. See: depigmentation. 2. Lack of capacity to accept stains in cells or tissue. Synonym: achromasia, achromatosis. Origin: G. A-priv. + chroma, colour (05 Mar 2000)