albinistic

Thân thiện

An albinistic rabbit has pure white fur and pink eyes.

Definition

AdjectiveRelating to, characterized by, or affected by albinism. Albinism is a congenital condition characterized by a lack of pigmentation (melanin) in the skin, hair, and eyes.

Usage

The adjective "albinistic" is used to describe an organism, typically an animal or human, that exhibits the traits of albinism. It is a formal, scientific term.

Examples

• The zoo has a rare albinistic alligator with white skin and pink eyes.
• Researchers are studying the vision problems common in albinistic individuals.
• An albinistic squirrel was spotted in the park, which is a very unusual occurrence.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in biological and medical contexts to describe the condition precisely, as opposed to the more general term "albino."
• It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "appears").

Variants and Related Words

• Albino (noun): An individual affected by albinism. (e.g., )
• Albinism (noun): The condition itself. (e.g., )
• Leucistic (adjective): A related but distinct condition involving partial loss of pigmentation, not a complete absence. Eyes are typically normally colored, unlike in albinism.

Synonyms

• Albino (when used as an adjective, though "albino" is more commonly a noun)

Notes

• "Albinistic" is less common in everyday speech than "albino." In casual conversation, "albino" is frequently used as both a noun ("an albino") and an adjective ("an albino peacock"). However, in technical writing, "albinistic" is the preferred adjectival form.
• The term should be used with sensitivity when referring to people, focusing on the descriptive fact rather than defining the individual solely by the condition.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to or affected by albinism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• albinal
• albinotic
• albinic