Albinism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Albinism is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
Word Forms
- albinisms
Synonyms for albinism
Depending on context, synonyms include albinoism.
Antonyms for albinism
Common opposites include melanism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oculocutaneous, albinoism, pseudoalbinism, melanism, achromatosis, alphosis.
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