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achromatolysis

noun

achro·​ma·​tol·​y·​sis ˌā-ˌkrō-mə-ˈtäl-ə-səs, ak-ˌrō- How to pronounce achromatolysis (audio)
plural achromatolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce achromatolysis (audio)
: disorganization of the achromatic part of a cell

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“Achromatolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/achromatolysis. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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