Etymology
Origin of albinotic
First recorded in 1870–75; albin(o) + -otic, probably on the model of melanotic
Example Sentences
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When such albinotic frogs are given injections of pituitrin, they turn dark almost at once.
From Time Magazine Archive
I.140 One of the marked physical characteristics of the albinotic ferret is the red or pink eye.
From The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar by Black, Ebenezer Charlton
In these animals, in certain inflammatory skin eruptions, caused by the ingestion of harmful plants, the albinotic areas are alone affected.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
Like complete albinoes, this race suffers from photophobia, and is characterized by the albinotic facies.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
In man, and doubtless also in lower forms, the absence of this pigment produces the well marked albinotic facies.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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