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albinism

/ˈælbɪnɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does albinism mean?

noun

A congenital condition characterized by the complete or partial absence of melanin production in the skin, hair, and eyes, resulting in pale or white skin, hair, and eyes. Albinism can occur in various forms, including oculocutaneous albinism and ocular albinism.

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"The rare genetic disorder known as albinism affects only a small percentage of the global population."

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