albinism
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- noun
- /ˈæl.bɪ.nɪ.zəm/
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albinismo
- The best understood of these diseases is oculocutaneous albinism type 1 (OCA1), which results from a total lack of the enzyme tyrosinase.
- oculocutaneous albinism
- types of albinism
One of the new issues I addressed is albinism.
- One of the new issues I addressed is albinism.
Examples
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The genetic basis of albinism is complex.
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The three most prevalent etiologies were albinism (n = 16), retinitis pigmentosa (n = 12), and retinopathy of prematurity (n = 8).
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Currently, twelve different genes have been identified that result in different types of albinism when mutated.
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So why are we so fascinated with albinism and leucism?
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They are not aware of the genetic and biochemical causes of these different forms of albinism.
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An elementary school student with albinism may be taught to face away from the windows for viewing the chalkboard and classroom demonstrations to minimize glare.
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Albinism only affects the production of melanin, while leucism prevents the formation of all pigments.
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In the tropics, albinism might be properly regarded as a genetic malfunction, but not so in locales where pigmentation conferred no advantage.
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A third form, tyrosinase-variable albinism, results in infants with the physical characteristics of OCA1, but over time their skin tans lightly and their hair becomes yellow or light brown (Oetting et al. 2003).
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Kenyen is the first student with albinism to ever attend his elementary school.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Albinism comes from the Latin word albus meaning 'white' and shares the same root as albino, so it describes the condition of having very little colour in the skin, hair, and eyes.