albinism

[al-buh-niz-uhm]

noun

1. the state or condition of being an albino.

Other Word Forms

• albinistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of albinism¹

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

Example Sentences

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

He is determined to change the perception of those with albinism and hopes his stage show will act as an inspiration for people with the condition.

From BBC

Studies have shown that certain activity-boosting mutations in the ion channel TPC2 are associated with fair skin, blond hair, and albinism.

From Science Daily

Three of them were adopted from China and live with albinism, as does Corinne.

From BBC

Dr. Rebecca Cliffe was working on her Ph.D. near San Clemente at the Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica when she first began noticing sloths with misshapen limbs, missing appendages and albinism.

From Salon