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Ochronosis is the syndrome caused by the accumulation of homogentisic acid in connective tissues. The phenomenon was first described by Rudolf Virchow in 1865. The condition was named after the yellowish (ocher-like) discoloration of the tissue seen on microscopic examination. However, macroscopically the affected tissues appear bluish grey becaus...
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(from the article `connective tissue disease`) ...and oxidation, it imparts a black colour. The remainder is deposited in cartilage and, to a lesser degree, in the skin and sclerae. The resultant ...
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Deposition of dark brown pigment in cartilage, joint capsules and other tissues, usually as a result of alkaptonuria. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(o″krә-no´sis) a peculiar discoloration of body tissues caused by deposit of alkapton bodies as the result of a metabolic disorder. ocular ochronosis brown or gray discoloration of the sclera, sometimes involving also the conjunctivae and eyelids.
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Deposition of dark brown pigment in cartilage, joint capsules and other tissues, usually as a result of alkaptonuria.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′kron-ō′sis Definitions: 1. A rare, autosomal recessive disease characterized by alkaptonuria with pigmentation of the cartilages and sometimes tissues such as muscle, epithelial cells, and dense connective tissue; may affect also the sclera, mucous membrane of the lips, and skin of the ears, face, a...
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Ochronosis: 1. Deposition of dark pigment in connective tissues, usually due to alkaptonuria or exposure to chemicals such as phenolic compounds or hydroquinone. 2. Sometimes used as a synonym for alkaptonuria.
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n] - an accumulation of dark pigment in cartilage and other connective tissue
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noun an accumulation of dark pigment in cartilage and other connective tissue; usually a symptom of alkaptonuria or phenol poisoning
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