1. Pallor associated with hippocratic facies, emaciation, and weakness, often heralding a moribund state. ... Synonym: cachectic pallor, achromia. ... Origin: G. Achromos, colourless ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′rō-mā′sē-ă Definitions: 1. Pallor associated with hippocratic facies, emaciation, and weakness, often heralding a moribund state. Synonyms: achromia, cachectic pallor Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=632