Hypomelanosis: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypomelanosis

 

[ ˌhaɪpəʊˌmeləˈnəʊsɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Hypomelanosis refers to a group of disorders characterized by a partial or total loss of skin pigmentation. It can manifest as light-colored patches on the skin due to a decrease in melanin production. Hypomelanosis can be congenital or acquired, and it may affect individuals of any age.

Synonyms

hypopigmentation, melanin deficiency, skin depigmentation

Examples of usage

  • Patients with hypomelanosis often experience sensitivity to sunlight.
  • Hypomelanosis can be a result of genetic mutations.
  • The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with hypomelanosis.
  • The treatment for hypomelanosis may involve phototherapy.
  • In some cases, hypomelanosis is associated with other medical conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypomelanosis" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipomelanose

🇮🇳 हाइपोमेलनोसिस

🇩🇪 Hypomelanose

🇮🇩 hipomelanosis

🇺🇦 гіпомеланоз

🇵🇱 hipomelanoza

🇯🇵 低色素症 (ていしきそしょう)

🇫🇷 hypomélanose

🇪🇸 hipomelanosis

🇹🇷 hipomelanoz

🇰🇷 저색소증 (jeosaegsocheung)

🇸🇦 نقص التصبغ (naqs alttasbugh)

🇨🇿 hypomelanóza

🇸🇰 hypomelanóza

🇨🇳 低色素症 (dī sè sù zhèng)

🇸🇮 hipomelanoza

🇮🇸 hypómelanósa

🇰🇿 гипомеланоз

🇬🇪 ჰიპომელანოზი (hipomelanozi)

🇦🇿 hipomelanoz

🇲🇽 hipomelanosis

Word origin

The term 'hypomelanosis' is derived from the combination of 'hypo-' meaning 'under' or 'less' and 'melanosis' which refers to a condition affecting the pigment melanin. The concept of hypomelanosis has been central in the field of dermatology and genetics, where researchers continue to explore the underlying causes and potential treatments for this skin pigmentation disorder. Understanding the genetic basis of hypomelanosis has led to advancements in medical interventions and therapies aimed at addressing this condition.