Albinism is the congenital absence of melanin in an animal or plant resulting in white hair, feathers, scales and skin and reddish pink or blue eyes. [1][2] Individuals with the condition are referred to as albinos. Varied use and interpretation of the terms mean that written reports of albinistic animals can be difficult to verify.

2024年2月25日 · Albinism is a group of inherited disorders characterized by a lack of melanin, a type of pigment found in the skin, eyes, and hair. This rare condition not only affects humans, but also animals with a backbone (vertebrates). People with the condition typically have light skin and hair and are highly sensitive to sun exposure.

Albinizm, bielactwo – uwarunkowany genetycznie brak lub niedobór pigmentu (melaniny) w organizmie.

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.

Persons with albinism face multiple human rights challenges including experiences of stigmatization and discrimination and harmful practices related to witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks. Since 2006, the Independent Expert received information on close to 800 cases reported across 28 countries, mainly in the Africa region.

Albinizm to grupa chorób uwarunkowanych genetycznie, w których dochodzi do niedoboru lub braku pigmentu. Albinosi mają jasną albo całkiem białą skórę, często także włosy, brwi rzęsy. Albinizm powoduje także zaburzenia dotyczące narządu wzroku – światłowstręt, oczopląs, a także ciężkie zaburzenia widzenia.

People with albinism in Africa became the object of a horrendous interest, animated by magic and ignorant beliefs, being persecuted, kidnapped, mutilated and killed in order to trade in their body parts, which supposedly grant good fortune to their holders.

2017年6月15日 · Slayings of people with albinism are common in Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique, where body parts are used in witchcraft rituals because of superstitions that they can bring riches, success, power...

Albinismul (din lat. albus, care inseamna alb) este o afectiune genetica asociata cu scaderea sau absenta melaninei la nivelul parului, pielii si ochilor, ceea ce le confera persoanelor afectate un …

Albinismul este o boală moștenită genetic, prin mutații specifice de-a lungul căii de formare a melaninei. Moștenirea genetică este una recesivă, ceea ce înseamnă că sunt moștenite două …