How Do You Spell ACHROMODERMA?

Pronunciation: [ˈakɹə͡ʊmˌɒdəmə] (IPA)

Achromoderma is a medical term that refers to the absence of skin pigmentation. The IPA phonetic transcription for achromoderma is /eɪ.kɹoʊ.məˈdɜr.mə/. The first syllable "ay" is pronounced as in the word "hay," the second syllable "kro" is pronounced as in the word "crow," and the third syllable "muh" is pronounced as in the word "mud." The final syllable "derma" is pronounced as in the word "dermatology." The spelling of achromoderma may seem complex, but it accurately represents the pronunciation of the word.

ACHROMODERMA Meaning and Definition

1. Achromoderma is a medical term that refers to a rare disorder characterized by a lack of pigmentation or loss of color in the skin. The condition is usually hereditary and typically manifests as patches of light or white skin, commonly known as hypopigmented macules, which result from a deficiency or absence of melanocytes – the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, eyes, and hair. Achromoderma can affect individuals of any age, gender, or ethnicity.

   In addition to the depigmentation of the skin, the disorder may also lead to a reduction or absence of pigmentation in other parts of the body, such as the hair and eyes. Individuals with achromoderma may have white or light-colored hair, and their eyes may appear pink or blue due to the lack of pigmentation in the iris.

   Achromoderma is considered an autosomal recessive condition, meaning that individuals must inherit a mutated or defective gene from both parents in order to develop the disorder. While there is currently no cure for achromoderma, various treatment options can help manage the symptoms, including camouflage makeup to even out skin tone, sun protection to prevent sunburns and skin damage, and psychological support to cope with the emotional impact of the condition.

2. Leucoderma.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ACHROMODERMA

• zchromoderma
• schromoderma
• wchromoderma
• qchromoderma
• axhromoderma
• avhromoderma
• afhromoderma
• adhromoderma
• acgromoderma
• acbromoderma
• acnromoderma
• acjromoderma
• acuromoderma
• acyromoderma
• acheomoderma
• achdomoderma
• achfomoderma
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Etymology of ACHROMODERMA

The word achromoderma is derived from two Greek words: a-, which means without or not, and chroma, which means color, and derma, which translates to skin. Therefore, combining these elements, achromoderma essentially means without color in the skin.

Plural form of ACHROMODERMA is ACHROMODERMAS