Word: ochronosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
chro
no
sis
Definition: Abnormal brown pigmentation of tissue (especially cartilage and ligaments), specifically that resulting from the accumulation of a melanin-like pigment derived from homogentisic acid in the metabolic disorder alkaptonuria.
Morphemes:
Affix: ochronosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Abnormal brown pigmentation of tissue (especially cartilage and ligaments), specifically that resulting from the accumulation of a melanin-like pigment derived from homogentisic acid in the metabolic disorder alkaptonuria.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὠχρός
Language: grc
Decoded: okhros
Meaning: pale yellow, sallow
Affix: νόσος
Language: grc
Decoded: nosos
Meaning: sickness, disease, plague
Affix: -osis
Language: en
Decoded: -osis
Meaning: disease, condition