Achromasia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /eɪˈkroʊˌmeɪʒə/

Definitions of achromasia

noun a medical condition characterized by lack of color in the skin, hair, and eyes

Example Sentences

A1 Achromasia is a condition where the skin appears pale or colorless.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with achromasia, a rare disorder affecting skin pigmentation.

B1 Achromasia can be caused by a lack of melanin in the skin.

B2 People with achromasia may need to take extra precautions in the sun due to their lack of natural protection.

C1 The artist used achromasia in their painting to create a striking contrast.

C2 Achromasia can be a challenging condition to live with, both physically and emotionally.

Examples of achromasia in a Sentence

formal Achromasia is a medical condition characterized by the absence of color vision.

informal My friend has achromasia, so he sees the world in black and white.

slang Some people call achromasia 'color blindness'.

figurative His achromasia made it difficult for him to see the beauty in the world.

Grammatical Forms of achromasia

past tense

achromasized

plural

achromasias

comparative

more achromasic

superlative

most achromasic

present tense

achromasias

future tense

will achromasia

perfect tense

have achromasia

continuous tense

is achromasia

singular

achromasia

positive degree

achromasia

infinitive

to achromasia

gerund

achromasiating

participle

achromasiaed

Origin and Evolution of achromasia

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'achromasia' originates from the Greek words 'a' meaning 'without' and 'chroma' meaning 'color'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe a lack of color in the skin or eyes, the term has evolved to also refer to a lack of color in other contexts such as art and photography.