albinism
1 synonym and 1 antonym for albinism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A condition present from birth in which the body produces little or no pigment, leaving the skin, eyes and hair or feathers pale, or in rarer cases affecting only the eyes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
albinoism
Antonyms
melanism
How to use albinism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a person with albinism
live with albinism
albinism affects
diagnosed with albinism
It is a neutral medical and biological term, appropriate in both clinical and everyday writing.
Etymology
Albinism is built from the word albino together with the suffix -ism, which forms a noun naming a condition or state.
Full origin of albinism →Frequently asked questions
What causes albinism?
It is a congenital condition in which the body produces little or no melanin, the pigment that colours skin, eyes and hair or feathers.
Is albinism a disease?
It is a genetic condition present from birth rather than an illness that develops or spreads.
Can animals have albinism?
Yes, albinism occurs across many species, not only in humans.
