albinism

/ˈælbɪnɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital condition characterized by the complete or partial absence of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes, often resulting in a pale or white complexion.

“The rare genetic disorder is a form of albinism that affects one in every 18,000 people.”

Synonyms

  • hypopigmentation
  • leucism

Antonyms

  • hyperpigmentation
  • melanosis