albinism

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al·bi·nism

(ăl′bə-nĭz′əm)

1. Any of several inherited conditions characterized by the reduction or absence of the pigment melanin in a person or animal, resulting in lack of pigmentation in the eyes, skin, and hair. Humans with albinism usually have vision problems.

2. Lack of chlorophyll in a plant or plant part, resulting in a pale color.

[French albinisme, from German Albinismus, from Albino, albino, from Portuguese; see albino.]

al′bi·nis′tic adj.

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al•bi•nism

(ˈæl bəˌnɪz əm)

n.

the state or condition of being an albino.

[1830–40]

al`bi•nis′tic, adj.

albinism

Medicine. a congenital absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, ranging in scope from partial to total. Also albinoism. Cf. melanism. — albino, n. — albinotic, adj.

albinism

An inherited condition in which people are born with defective melanocytes (pigment-producing cells). The skin, hair, and sometimes eyes lack color and the person is sensitive to sunlight.

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Noun

albinism - the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair

hypopigmentation - unusual lack of skin color

birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder - a defect that is present at birth

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albinism

[ˈælbɪnɪzəm] N → albinismo m

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albinism

n → Albinismus m

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al·bi·nism

n. albinismo, falta de pigmentación en la piel, el cabello y los ojos.

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albinism

n albinismo

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Every one must have heard of cases of albinism, prickly skin, hairy bodies, &c., appearing in several members of the same family.

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Int'l Albinism Awareness Day to be marked on Wednesday

This book belongs on the shelf of every health professional who cares for or treats people with albinism. It is an unconventional book, and chapters describing the historical development of medical and social support services for albinism sit alongside the more conventional medical-style chapters.

Albinism in Africa: Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic and Psychosocial Aspects

Malawi's high court has sentenced to death a man who murdered a young albino, an unprecedented penalty in a country which has seen a surge in attacks and killings of people with albinism. Willard Mikaele, then 28, was convicted of killing 19-year-old Mphatso Pensulo in the southern district of Thyolo in 2017.

Killer of albino sentenced to death in Malawi

In many cases, those with albinism are targeted for their body parts to be used in witchcraft rituals meant to bring wealth and luck.