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albinism

 

[ ˈalbɪˌnɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

genetic condition

Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin in the body, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes. People with albinism are often sensitive to sunlight and may have vision problems due to the lack of pigment in their retinas.

Synonyms

hypomelanosis, hypopigmentation

Examples of usage

  • People with albinism need to take extra precautions when going out in the sun.
  • His albinism caused him to have very fair skin and white hair.
  • She struggled with her vision due to her albinism.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of pigment

Albinism is a lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, causing a person to have very pale features. This condition is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the production of melanin in the body.

Synonyms

absence of melanin, lack of pigmentation

Examples of usage

  • The albino animals at the zoo have albinism.
  • Her albinism made her stand out in a crowd.
  • Albinism is a rare condition that affects a small percentage of the population.

Translations

Translations of the word "albinism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 albinismo

🇮🇳 रोहिणत्व (rohinatva)

🇩🇪 Albinismus

🇮🇩 albinisme

🇺🇦 альбінізм

🇵🇱 albinizm

🇯🇵 アルビニズム (arubinizumu)

🇫🇷 albinisme

🇪🇸 albinismo

🇹🇷 albinizm

🇰🇷 백색증 (baegsaekjeung)

🇸🇦 المهق (al-mahaq)

🇨🇿 albinismus

🇸🇰 albinizmus

🇨🇳 白化病 (báihuàbìng)

🇸🇮 albinizem

🇮🇸 albinismi

🇰🇿 альбинизм

🇬🇪 ალბინიზმი (albinizmi)

🇦🇿 albinizm

🇲🇽 albinismo

Etymology

The word 'albinism' is derived from the Latin word 'albus', meaning white. The condition has been known since ancient times, with references to people with albinism found in various cultures and civilizations. In the past, individuals with albinism were often viewed with superstition and fear, but modern science has helped shed light on the genetic basis of the condition.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,805 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.