albinism
(ˈælbɪnɪz(ə)m)
[? a. mod.Fr. albinisme: see albinoism.]
The state or condition of being an albino.
| 1836 Todd Cycl. Anat. & Phys. I. 86/2 St. Hilaire..supposes that there are two species of Albinism, one the effect of disease, the other a true anomaly. 1839 Timbs Year-Bk. of Facts 174 Albinism in a Swallow. 1859 Darwin Orig. Spec. i. (1873) 10 Every one must have heard of cases of albinism..appearing in several members of the same family. |