
Acromelanism

Translation of "acromelanism" into Russian
acromelanism
Nounacromelanism
акромеланизм
Acromelanism is a condition characterized by darkening of the extremities.
Акромеланизм - это состояние, характеризующееся потемнением конечностей.
Definitions
acromelanism
NounA condition characterized by dark pigmentation of the extremities, such as the hands, feet, and face.
The patient was diagnosed with acromelanism, which explained the unusual darkening of his hands and feet.
A form of partial albinism in which pigment develops predominantly in the body's peripheral parts (hands, feet, face, ears, tail, etc.).
In acromelanism, cooler areas of the body such as the ears and paws become noticeably darker.
A temperature-sensitive pigmentation pattern observed in certain animals, especially Siamese cats, where the cooler extremities are darker than the warmer torso.
The striking coat of a Siamese cat is a classic manifestation of acromelanism.