achromia

noun

achro·​mia (ˈ)ā-ˈkrō-mē-ə How to pronounce achromia (audio)
variants also achroma
: loss or absence of normal pigmentation (as of the skin) : hypopigmentation
especially : albinism
achromic adjective

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“Achromia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/achromia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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