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Alternate Name(s): Hypopigmentation; Oculocutaneous albinism; Ocular albinism ...... Albinism is a defect of melanin production. This defect results in the partial or full absence of pigment (color) from the skin, hair, and eyes.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001479.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001479.htm#Definition
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People with albinism usually have light color skin and hair, with impaired vision. However, skin and hair color of each individual with albinism vary, depending upon amount of pigment present. Here are some facts about albinism. ... Facts about Albinism; Albinism is caused due to inheritance of recessive alleles...
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www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-albinism.html
www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-albinism.html
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Albinism refers to a group of inherited conditions. People with albinism have absent or reduced pigment in their eyes, skin or hair. They have inherited genes that do not make the usual amounts of a pigment called melanin which is essential for the full development of the retina.
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www.blindbabies.org/factsheet_albinism.htm
www.blindbabies.org/factsheet_albinism.htm
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Albinism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Albinism (from Latin albus , "white"; see extended etymology , also called achromia , achromasia , or achromatosis ) is a form of hypopigmentary congenital disorder, characterized by a part...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albinism
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If you have just found out that your child has albinism, you undoubtedly have lots of questions and concerns. Or, perhaps you’ve known your child has albinism for some time, but only recently found NOAH. Either way, welcome to NOAH . We have created this page to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
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www.albinism.org/faq/children.html
www.albinism.org/faq/children.html
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What is albinism?; Where can I find facts about albinism?; What do people with albinism look like?; What is it like to have albinism?; Where can I find hard-core scientific information about albinism?; Who discovered albinism?; What is the chromosomal location for genes associated with albinism?;
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www.albinism.org/faq/report.html
www.albinism.org/faq/report.html
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Albinism: Low Vision Considerations ... Albinism is a set of inherited disorders that result from the inability of the body to produce melanin pigment. Melanin is dark pigment that protects our tissues from ultraviolet radiation. The process of forming melanin in the body takes many steps and may be affected by genes on...
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www.eyeassociates.com/images/albinismconsiderations.htm
www.eyeassociates.com/images/albinismconsiderations.htm
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Facts About Albinism ... Ocular (Lewis Ocular Albinism, Type III; Winship Ocular Albinism, Type 1B; Witkop Ocular Albinism, Type II) ... Albinism Ocular...
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www.bdid.com/albinism.htm
www.bdid.com/albinism.htm
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Albinism is an inherited condition present at birth, characterized by a lack of pigment that normally gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. Many types of albinism exist, all of which involve lack of pigment in varying degrees.
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www.answers.com/topic/albinism
www.answers.com/topic/albinism
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