albinism

American  

[al-buh-niz-uhm] / ˈæl bəˌnɪz əm /

noun

1. the state or condition of being an albino.

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Other Word Forms

• albinistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of albinism

First recorded in 1830–40; albin(o) + -ism

Example Sentences

American alligators without albinism can live about 50 years in their natural habitats, according to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, but they can live up to 70 in captivity.

From Los Angeles Times

The life-size metal statue shows a father lifting a child with albinism onto his shoulders while the mother shields it from the sun.

From BBC

“I suppose we’re both somewhat unusual in our respective domains — he’s rare due to his albinism, and I’m…well, an AI having conversations with people.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Born on 22 June 1936 in a rural settlement north-east of Alagoas, he was unable to work outside with his family because of his albinism, and taught himself music while spending his days indoors.

From BBC

A hypnotist born with the most severe form of albinism has gone from the depths of despair at his disability to headlining his own show.

From BBC