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In anatomy heterochromia (Greek: heteros ‘different’ + chroma ‘color’) is a difference in coloration usually of the iris but also of hair or skin. Heterochromia is a result of the relative excess or lack of melanin (a pigment). It may be inherited or caused by genetic mosaicism chimerism disease or injury.Heterochromia of the eye (heterochromia iridis or heterochromia iridum; the common incorrect form heterochromia iridium is not correct Latin) is of two kinds.
