HETEROCHYLIA Meaning and
Definition
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Heterochylia is a term used to describe a condition or characteristic of having different colored irises within the same individual. It is a rare phenomenon in which one eye possesses a different iris coloration than the other. The word itself is derived from the Greek roots "hetero-" meaning different or other, and "chylē" meaning juice or liquid, suggesting a variation in the pigment present in the iris.
The condition can manifest in various ways, with one eye having a completely different color, such as blue in one eye and brown in the other, or with subtle variations of hue, such as a slight difference in shades of green or gray. Heterochylia can be congenital or acquired, resulting from genetic or developmental factors, injury, disease, or certain medications.
While heterochylia is generally considered harmless and often only a cosmetic concern, it can occasionally be associated with underlying health conditions. Therefore, individuals with heterochylia may be advised to undergo further medical evaluation to rule out any associated implications.
Heterochylia has been a topic of interest in scientific research and has also been a source of fascination in various cultures throughout history, often regarded as a unique and intriguing physical trait. With its distinctiveness and relative rarity, heterochylia tends to draw attention and spark curiosity.
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An apparently idiopathic change in the character of the gastric juice.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for HETEROCHYLIA
- geterochylia
- beterochylia
- neterochylia
- jeterochylia
- ueterochylia
- yeterochylia
- hwterochylia
- hsterochylia
- hdterochylia
- hrterochylia
- h4terochylia
- h3terochylia
- hererochylia
- heferochylia
- hegerochylia
- heyerochylia
- he6erochylia
- he5erochylia
- hetwrochylia
- hetsrochylia
