Noun: albinism 'al-bu,ni-zum
- The congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes, skin and hair
"People with albinism are often sensitive to sunlight"
Derived forms: albinisms
Type of: birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disease, congenital disorder, hypopigmentation
Encyclopedia: Albinism, oculocutaneous