achromasie

Definitions of achromasie
  1. noun
    genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue
    synonyms: achromatopsie, daltonisme, kleurenblindheid
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    type of:
    ametropie, gezichtsstoornis
    impairment of the sense of sight
  2. noun
    dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to green light resulting in an inability to distinguish green and purplish-red
    synonyms: achromatopsie, daltonisme, kleurenblindheid
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