Albinism

Origin

From albino (from Latin albus/alba via Spanish and Portuguese albo/alba, "white") + -ism.

Full definition of albinism

Noun

1. Congenital lack of melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); the condition of being albino.

Synonyms

• albinoism

Related terms

• albino