Albinism

Synonyms of albinism

• achromia
• hypopigmentation
• amelanism

Antonyms of albinism

• normal pigmentation
• melanism
• eumelanism

Collocations of albinism

genetic condition

Frequency: 70 %

Albinism is a genetic condition that affects melanin production.

rare disorder

Frequency: 60 %

Albinism is a rare disorder that results in lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.

inherited trait

Frequency: 55 %

Albinism is an inherited trait that can be passed down from parents to children.

visual impairment

Frequency: 50 %

People with albinism often experience visual impairment due to lack of melanin in the eyes.

skin condition

Frequency: 45 %

Albinism is a skin condition characterized by the absence of pigment.

Idiomatic Expressions for albinism

• Phrase: A white elephant
  Meaning: Something that is expensive to maintain or difficult to get rid of
  Usage: The albino tiger at the zoo was seen as a white elephant due to the high costs of caring for its special needs.