Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by a reduction in melanin or a decrease in the pigmentation of the skin, hair, or eyes

“The melanemic patient experienced a significant loss of pigmentation in her skin after undergoing chemotherapy.”

2. noun

a condition characterized by a reduction in melanin or a decrease in the pigmentation of the skin, hair, or eyes

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with melanemia, a condition that affects the production of melanin in the body.”