alphosis

/ (ælˈfəʊsɪs) /

noun

pathol absence of skin pigmentation, as in albinism

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compact
joined or packed together; closely and firmly united; dense; solid.
ready or inclined to fight.
not participating actively.
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Word Origin for alphosis

C19: from New Latin, from Greek alphos leprosy

Words nearby alphosis

alphitomancy, alphonse and gaston, alphonso, alphonsus, alphorn, alphosis, alpine, alpine azalea, alpine bistort, alpine combined, alpine fir
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