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单词 ochronosis
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Definition of ochronosis in English:

ochronosis

noun ˌəʊkrə(ʊ)ˈnəʊsɪs
Medicine
  • 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.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From German Ochronosis from ancient Greek ὠχρός pale yellow + νόσος disease + -osis.

Definition of ochronosis in US English:

ochronosis

nounˌəʊkrə(ʊ)ˈnəʊsɪs
Medicine
  • 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.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From German Ochronosis from ancient Greek ὠχρός pale yellow + νόσος disease + -osis.

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