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Albinism comes from a "bad" genotype whose phenotypic expression results in a disadvantaged morphology ... ehemm
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Albinism comes from a "bad" genotype whose phenotypic expression results in a disadvantaged morphology ... ehemm
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Albinism is an inherited genetic condition characterized by the absence of melanin, which gives the skin, eyes and hair their color.
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She happens to have a condition called Ocular Albinism, which means she has lousy eyesight and looks remarkably caucasian.
Yay! Now this is what I call a good day for a writer... Glenda Larke 2009
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Albinism, found among mammals, fishes, birds, reptiles and amphibians, is a form of hypopigmentary congenital disorder, characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the eyes, skin and hair.
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Albinism, by contrast, typically produces red eye color, as opposed to brown or black.
White Squirrel Jan 2008
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It has significant health risks in high-sunshine climates, sort of Albinism-light.
A Nose By Any Other Name Would Smell Zoe Brain 2008
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Albinism, of course, is usually accompanied by poor eyesight.
Impaling an author ... Frank Wilson 2006
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HURST: But Keita says there's still work to be done, not least of all with the issue of Albinism.
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Albinism is a recessive genetic trait so both of Snowflake's parents had to have the gene that causes the condition.
Snowflakes Field Notes 2006
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