{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Albinism - Definition of Albinism","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6sgrdKeUAP\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/albinism\/\">Albinism<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/albinism\/embed\/#?secret=6sgrdKeUAP\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Albinism&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"6sgrdKeUAP\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Albinism.jpg","thumbnail_width":800,"thumbnail_height":908,"description":"A condition characterized by a lack of pigment in the hair, eyes, and skin.The absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes of animals.A condition in which a person lacks the pigment melanin and so has pink skin and eyes and white hair. It is hereditary and cannot be treated.A congenital absence of pigment in the skin, hair, retina, and uveal tract, accompanied by nystagmus and amblyopia.A rare genetic disease characterized by the failure of the body to synthesize melanin (the pigment that gives skin its color). The disease is due to one or more mutations in the gene for tyrosine hydroxylase.Albinism refers to a group of inherited conditions. Individuals with albinism have a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes (or eyes only) due to an abnormality in production of a pigment called melanin.A rare genetic disorder involving lack of the pigment melanin, because the skin cells (melanocytes) that normally produce melanin fail to work properly. (Another disorder, vitiligo, involves lack of melanocytes.) Children born with albinism often have snow-white hair and skin, though these may darken slightly with age. People with albinism are subject to severe sunburn and tend to develop skin cancer; their eyes are often extremely sensitive to bright light, and they often have other eye and vision problems, such as strabismus (crossed eyes), nystagmus (jerky, involuntary movements of the eyes), and myopia (nearsightedness). A genetic disorder of the autosomal recessive type, albinism is passed on to a child only if both parents contribute the defective gene; if parents have one child with albinism, the chances are one in four that a later child will also have it.Abnormal congenital condition characterized by lack of normal pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair. An albino has pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes and is susceptible to eye and skin disorders.Hereditary absence of melanin pigment in the body.A group of inherited conditions in which no or little pigment\u2014or coloring agent, called melanin\u2014is present in eyes, skin, and hair. There are about ten different types of albinism, based on the amount of pigment, that can vary considerably from person to person. Most people with albinism have very light eyes, skin, and hair. All types of albinism lead to problems with vision, usually decreased visual acuity, involuntary eye movements (nystagmus), and increased sensitivity to light. Some people are legally blind, while others have \"crossed eyes\" or \"lazy eye\u201d (strabismus). Some types of albinism involve reduced pigment only in the eyes (ocular albinism). People with albinism live normal life spans.An inherited partial or total absence of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes. It is often accompanied by astigmatism, photophobia, and nystagmus because the choroid is not sufficiently protected from light. It is usually transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait.Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes.Complete absence of green colour, resulting from genetic factors or chimaeral growth.A genetic disease characterized by the absence of the normal skin pigment, melanin, is called albinism.An uncommon genetic condition marked by the absence of melanin, the pigment responsible for imparting color to the skin, hair, and eyes.Oculocutaneous albinism, which represents the most prevalent form of albinism, follows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. The underlying genetic abnormality leads to an insufficiency of a particular enzyme, a protein that functions as a catalyst, consequently disrupting the synthesis of melanin in the affected tissues.Oculocutaneous albinism manifests as a condition where the hair, skin, and eyes are all impacted. The skin lacks the ability to tan and exhibits premature aging. Furthermore, there is an increased risk of developing skin cancers in sun-exposed areas. Alternatively, in rarer cases, only the eyes are affected. Individuals with albinism commonly experience visual impairments including photophobia (sensitivity to bright light), nystagmus (irregular flickering eye movements), myopia (nearsightedness), and strabismus (squinting).Typically, individuals with oculocutaneous albinism require glasses from a young age, and tinted glasses are beneficial in alleviating photophobia. When the skin is affected, it is essential to diligently safeguard it from sun exposure.A birth defect characterized by the lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and other body parts. A person with this condition is referred to as an albino."}