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Definition of Monochromasy
1. Noun. Complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness.
Exact synonyms: Monochromacy, Monochromatic Vision, Monochromatism, Monochromia
Generic synonyms: Color Blindness, Color Vision Deficiency, Colour Blindness, Colour Vision Deficiency
Derivative terms: Monochromatic
Generic synonyms: Color Blindness, Color Vision Deficiency, Colour Blindness, Colour Vision Deficiency
Derivative terms: Monochromatic
Medical Definition of Monochromasy
1. A severe congenital deficiency in colour perception, often associated with nystagmus and reduced visual acuity. Synonym: achromatic vision, monochromasia, monochromasy, monochromatism. Origin: G. A-priv. + chroma, colour, + opsis, vision (05 Mar 2000)