albinism

Noun

Meaning

The state or condition of being an albino: abinoism; leucopathy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

astigmatism blindness fairness albino color blindness creaminess frostiness achromasia blondness astigmia chalkiness albescence albinoism Albinos dysautonomia

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Antonyms

melanism

Hypernyms

birth defect congenital disorder hypopigmentation congenital abnormality congenital anomaly congenital defect

Related terms

albino albinistic albinotic

Examples

All forms of albinism involve abnormal production and/or deposition of melanin. Source: Internet

Both pheomelanin and eumelanin are found in human skin and hair, but eumelanin is the most abundant melanin in humans, as well as the form most likely to be deficient in albinism. Source: Internet

Abnormal skin pigmentation can cause conditions such as vitiligo, pigmentation loss, melasma, albinism, port wine stains, macular stains and hemangioma. Source: Internet

However, because organisms (including humans) can be carriers of genes for albinism without exhibiting any traits, albinistic offspring can be produced by two non-albinistic parents. Source: Internet

Glasses and other vision aids, large-print materials as well as bright but angled reading lights, can help individuals with albinism, even though their vision cannot be corrected completely. Source: Internet

In addition, two forms of albinism, with approximately 1 in 2700 most prevalent among people of Puerto Rican origin, are associated with mortality beyond melanoma-related deaths. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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