chromatosis
noun
chro·ma·to·sis
ˌkrō-mə-ˈtō-səs 
plural chromatoses
-ˌsēz
: pigmentation
specifically
: deposit of pigment in a normally unpigmented area or excessive pigmentation in a normally pigmented site
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“Chromatosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chromatosis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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