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chromatism

chromatism

9.9
Seeing bright colored lights that are not real, often during illness
  • noun
  • /kroʊˈmeɪtɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cromatismo
  • The psychiatrist noted that his patient's visual hallucinations were characterized by intense chromatism.

Examples

  • Some epilepsy cases involve chromatism, where the person sees vivid, unreal colors.

  • Patients experiencing migraines sometimes report episodes of chromatism during their attacks.

  • The patient reported experiencing chromatism during his episodes.

  • Some individuals with migraines may experience chromatism as a side effect.

  • In certain neurological disorders, patients may experience chromatism, perceiving colors that are not present.

  • During her migraine, she underwent episodes of chromatism, seeing bright and unusual colors.

  • The doctor explained that chromatism could manifest as a visual disturbance in various psychological conditions.

Surface Forms

chromatism singular
chromatisms plural

Morphology

chromatism = chromatic (semi-transparent) = chrom + ism

The suffix '-ism' indicates a condition or phenomenon, but the specific medical or psychological context is not immediately apparent.

Etymology

Chromatism comes from the Greek root chroma meaning 'color', the same root you see in words like chromatic and chrome. So when someone sees bright, unreal colors or colored lights as a symptom, that visual experience is called chromatism.