Achromotrichia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Achromotrichia is a noun meaning The absence (or loss) of pigmentation in the hair.
Meaning
The absence (or loss) of pigmentation in the hair.
Example Sentences
Severe achromotrichia (graying) and alopecia (loss of hair) were produced in weanling and adult black mice […]
Most pantothenic acid-deficient laboratory animals exhibit dermatitis, achromotrichia, and nasal porphyrin excretion.
Clinical signs of biotin deficiency include accumulation of salivary, nasal, and lachrymal secretions, progressive alopecia, achromotrichia, dermatitis, body weight loss, and diarrhea in the terminal stages of the deficiency.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include achromacyte, pigmentlessness, atrichia, albino, tintlessness, stripelessness.
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