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Meaning of ochronosis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌəʊ.kɹə(ʊ)ˈnəʊ.sɪs

Definitions

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.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

ochrophyte ochrosol Ochs Ochsner ochterid ochyroceratid

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