albinism
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English
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Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/
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Noun
albinism (countable and uncountable, plural albinisms)
- 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.
- Synonym: albinoism
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lack of melanin pigmentation
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Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French albinisme.
Noun
albinism n (uncountable)
Declension
| singular only | indefinite | definite |
|---|---|---|
| nominative-accusative | albinism | albinismul |
| genitive-dative | albinism | albinismului |
| vocative | albinismule | |