Definitions

1. noun

A congenital condition in horses characterized by irregular patches of white and dark hair, often associated with blindness or deafness.

“The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with piebaldism, a rare genetic disorder.”

2. noun

A condition in humans characterized by white and dark patches of skin, often associated with deafness or blindness.

“The doctor explained that the patient’s piebaldism was caused by a genetic mutation.”