chromolysis

/krɒməˈlɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the breakdown or dissolution of pigment or color in the retina, often as a result of degenerative conditions such as age-related macular degeneration

“The doctor explained that the patient’s chromolysis was caused by prolonged exposure to UV radiation.”

Synonyms

  • color dissolution
  • pigment breakdown

Antonyms

  • color enhancement
  • pigment formation