ALBINISM

albinism

(noun) the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

albinism (countable and uncountable, plural albinisms)

Congenital lack of melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); the condition of being albino.

Synonym: albinoism

Antonyms

• melanism

Anagrams

• minilabs

Source: Wiktionary


Al"bi*nism, n.

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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