Main Entry: ar·gyr·ia Pronunciation: är-'jir-E-& Function: noun : permanent dark discoloration of skin caused by overuse of medicinalsilver preparations
argyria ar·gyr·i·a (är-jĭr'ē-ə, -jī'rē-ə) n. A slate-gray or bluish discoloration of the skin and deep tissues due to the deposit of insoluble albuminate of silver. Also called argyrism.