Achromia

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪsieɪtʃˈɹoʊˈmiə/

Achromia (noun)

  1. A condition where skin or hair has little or no natural colour, making it look pale or white.
  2. A general lack of pigment in a body part, leading to reduced colour in tissues.

Examples

  • Achromia can cause loss of skin colour in small areas.
  • The doctor explained loss of skin colour as achromia.