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1. Depigmentation; absence, or loss of natural pigmentation of the skin and iris; may be congenital or acquired.
See: depigmentation.
2. Lack of capacity to accept stains in cells or tissue.
Synonyms: achromasia, achromatosis.
Origin: G. A-priv. + chroma, colour
(05 Mar 2000)
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