A condition of loss of normal color or pigmentation of the skin, representing areas of depigmentation or discoloration.
From Greek 'achromatos' (colorless) + 'derma' (skin). This medical dermatological term combines the colorlessness root with the Greek word for skin to describe pigmentation disorders.
Doctors use terms like achromatoderma to be precise about whether you're losing color completely (like vitiligo) or gaining abnormal color (hyperpigmentation), because treatment depends on understanding exactly what's happening!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.