Term: heterochromia
Origin: Anc Greek
έτερος/heteros(=different, other)
-χρωμία/-chromia(=suffix meaning coloration) >
χρώμα/chroma(=color)<probably derived from χειρ/hir(=hand) <χρίπτω/hripto(=touch or anoint)
literally meaning “different coloration”
Coined
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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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