How Do You Spell AXANTHOPSIA?

Pronunciation: [ˌaksanθˈɒpsi͡ə] (IPA)

Axanthopsia refers to a condition where all perceived colors appear tinged with yellow. The spelling of the word axanthopsia can be explained phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced /æksænθɒp'siə/, with stress on the second syllable. The "a" sound is pronounced as in "cat", the "x" is pronounced as "ks", the "th" is pronounced as in "thin", and the "ps" is pronounced as in "lips". The "o" is pronounced as in "hot" and the "i" is pronounced as "ee".

AXANTHOPSIA Meaning and Definition

1. Axanthopsia is a specialized medical term used to describe a rare visual disorder that manifests as an inability to perceive the color yellow. Derived from the Greek words "a" (without), "xanthos" (yellow), and "opsia" (sight), axanthopsia is characterized by a specific deficiency in the visual system that leads to the absence or impairment of the perception of yellow hues.

   Individuals affected by axanthopsia typically experience difficulties in accurately distinguishing between various shades and tints of yellow, and often struggle to differentiate yellow from other colors. This condition is attributed to an anomaly or dysfunction in the cone cells, specifically those responsible for processing yellow wavelength information. Cone cells are photoreceptor cells present in the retina of the eye that play a crucial role in color perception.

   Axanthopsia can occur as a congenital condition, meaning it is present from birth, or as an acquired condition due to damage or impairment of the visual system. It can be caused by a multitude of factors, such as genetic mutations, trauma or injury to the eye or visual pathways, certain medications, or underlying medical conditions, such as optic nerve disorders.

   The diagnosis of axanthopsia is typically made through specialized visual tests, such as color perception tests, which assess the individual's ability to differentiate and identify various colors accurately. Treatment for axanthopsia aims to enhance the affected individual's visual perception and may involve the use of colored lenses or filters, visual aids, or vision therapy techniques to improve color discrimination skills.

2. Yellow blindness, inability to distinguish yellow tints.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for AXANTHOPSIA

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Etymology of AXANTHOPSIA

The word axanthopsia comes from the combination of two Greek roots: a- meaning without, xanthos meaning yellow, and opsia meaning vision. Thus, the etymology of axanthopsia can be broken down as a (without) + xanthos (yellow) + opsia (vision), resulting in the term meaning without yellow vision.

Plural form of AXANTHOPSIA is AXANTHOPSIAS