albinism

NOUN
  1. the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair
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  • I have collected of cross-bred animals closely resembling one parent, the resemblances seem chiefly confined to characters almost monstrous in their nature, and which have suddenly appeared -- such as albinism, melanism, deficiency of tail or horns, or additional fingers and toes; and do not relate to characters which have been slowly acquired by selection. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. (2nd edition)
  • For example, all mutations that take place in humans result in physical deformities, in infirmities such as mongolism, Down syndrome, albinism, dwarfism , cancer, etc. Dr Michael Egnor challenges evolution! - The Panda's Thumb
  • Albinism is only one of several different genetic conditions that can affect pigmentation. The Sun
  • Albinism is rare, with an incidence rate of one in 17,000. Times, Sunday Times
  • Some disorders or conditions, such as albinism and sickle cell disease, are passed on from the parents to the children. Chapter 7
  • Mendelizing characters which assume multiple allelomorphic conditions. 2 Pearson has steadfastly refused to admit that albinism in man is a Mendelizing character, because it may assume various forms ranging from colorless to quite heavily pigmented conditions (blondes). The Journal of Abnormal Psychology
  • Several non-infectious diseases including the leaf red spot, gummosis , herbicide in jury, typhoon damage and genetic albinism and an unidentified leaf crinkle disease are also described.
  • Albinism affects around one in 17,000 people from all ethnic backgrounds. The Sun
  • Looking to the cases which I have collected of cross-bred animals closely resembling one parent, the resemblances seem chiefly confined to characters almost monstrous in their nature, and which have suddenly appeared -- such as albinism, melanism, deficiency of tail or horns, or additional fingers and toes; and do not relate to characters which have been slowly acquired by selection. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life
  • These include albinism, xeroderma pigmentosa, Bazex's syndrome, and the naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (Gorlin's syndrome).
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