albinoism

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Definition of albinoism in English English dictionary

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

The state or condition of being an albino; albinism

{i} state or condition of being an albino

Synonyms

albinism

Etymology

() From albino (from Latin albus/alba via Spanish and Portuguese albo/alba, "white") + -ism.