Argyria
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Argyria is a noun meaning (dermatology) A condition caused by excessive exposure to chemical compounds of the element silver, or to silver dust, the most dramatic symptom of which being that the skin turns purple or purple-grey.
Meaning
(dermatology) A condition caused by excessive exposure to chemical compounds of the element silver, or to silver dust, the most dramatic symptom of which being that the skin turns purple or purple-grey.
Word Forms
- argyrias
Synonyms for argyria
Depending on context, synonyms include argyrosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include argyrism, argyrosis, argyriasis, aurantiasis, chrysiasis, hydrargyria.
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