albinism
Genetic pigment deficiency
Albinism is a genetic condition causing little or no production of melanin, the pigment that colors skin, hair, and eyes.
People with albinism typically have very pale skin, white or light blonde hair, and light-colored eyes that may appear pink or red.
The condition often causes vision problems and extreme sensitivity to sunlight.
Her albinism meant she burned easily and always wore sunscreen.
Lacking color intensity
- ivoryTusk-derived material
- snowyBlanketed in white flakes
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- fairImpartial and unbiased
translucent · milky · pearlescent · silvery · light-sensitive
Masked unless paired identically
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
- phenotypeObservable characteristics of organism
allele · heterozygous · homozygous · carrier · chromosomal · hereditary · congenital
Involving eyes and skin
- photosensitivityReactivity to radiant energy
- nystagmusUncontrolled repetitive eye movement
- strabismusEye misalignment condition
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
dermatology · ocular · sunscreen · sunglasses
Natural coloring compound
- melanocytesPigment-producing skin cells
- depigmentationLoss of natural coloring
- hypomelanosisDecreased pigment in skin
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
Unjust differential treatment
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- persecutionSystematic mistreatment of groups
- TanzaniaDodoma-capital nation
- MalawiSoutheastern African landlocked nation
awareness · advocacy · inclusion · visibility · representation · superstition · misconceptions
pale
Lacking color intensity
fair · translucent · milky · pearlescent · silvery · light-sensitive
recessive
Masked unless paired identically
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
phenotype · allele · heterozygous · homozygous · carrier · chromosomal · hereditary · congenital
oculocutaneous
Involving eyes and skin
- photosensitivityReactivity to radiant energy
- nystagmusUncontrolled repetitive eye movement
- strabismusEye misalignment condition
photophobia · dermatology · ocular · sunscreen · sunglasses
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- melanocytesPigment-producing skin cells
- depigmentationLoss of natural coloring
- hypomelanosisDecreased pigment in skin
coloration · vitiligo · red-eyes · pink-eyes
discrimination
Unjust differential treatment
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- persecutionSystematic mistreatment of groups
- TanzaniaDodoma-capital nation
Malawi · awareness · advocacy · inclusion · visibility · representation · superstition · misconceptions
Snowflake
Tech company or name
- Moby-DickEpic whaling novel
- pigmentlessLacking coloring matter
- Genetic Disorderscystic fibrosis, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia, sickle cell
- birth defectsbirth defect, birth defects, malformation, cleft lip, cleft palate
- Genetic SyndromesDown syndrome, fragile X syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, BRCA1, neurofibromatosis
- medical odditiesElephant Man, conjoined twins, Siamese twins, progeria, gigantism
- body traitsheight, weight, body shape, build, stature
- colorlesscolorless, achromatic, hueless, desaturated, grayscale