heterochromia

noun

het·​ero·​chro·​mia -ˈkrō-mē-ə How to pronounce heterochromia (audio)
: a difference in coloration in two anatomical structures or two parts of the same structure which are normally alike in color
heterochromia of the iris

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“Heterochromia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/heterochromia. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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