noun a combining form meaning 'colorless'
adjective colorless
In medicine, 'achro-' is used to indicate lack of color, for example in achromasia (lack of pigmentation in the skin) or achromatosis (lack of pigment in the hair or skin).
In chemistry, 'achro-' is used to describe substances that are colorless, like achromic acid (a colorless acid) or achromatophilic (having an affinity for colorless substances).
In biology, 'achro-' is used to refer to colorlessness or absence of color, such as in achromatopsia (color blindness) or achromatic (without color) lenses.
The prefix 'achro-' may be used by writers when discussing themes of colorlessness or lack of color in literature or art.
Psychologists may use the prefix 'achro-' when discussing conditions such as achromatopsia or achromatopsia in their research or clinical practice.
Biologists may use the prefix 'achro-' when discussing colorless organisms or structures in the field of biology.
Dermatologists may use the prefix 'achro-' when discussing conditions related to colorlessness in the skin or pigmentation disorders.
Ophthalmologists may use the prefix 'achro-' when discussing conditions such as achromatopsia or other color vision deficiencies in their practice.