heterochromia
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heterochromia


Term: heterochromia
Origin: Anc Greek
??????/heteros(=different, other)
-??????/-chromia(=suffix meaning coloration) >
?????/chroma(=color)<probably derived from ????/hir(=hand) <??????/hripto(=touch or anoint)

literally meaning ?different coloration?
Coined
(?)
Definition:
A genetic or acquired difference in coloration of the two irises of an individual (complete heterochromia,), or in one iris (partial heterochromia).The term can be used also for different coloration of hair or skin.





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