[1830–40; albin(o) + -ism]This word is first recorded in the period 1830–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: grid, isometric, orientation, showcase, stroboscope-ism is a suffix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it was used to form action nounsfrom verbs (baptism). On this model, -ism is used as a productive suffix in the formation of nouns denoting action or practice,state or condition, principles, doctrines, a usage or characteristic, devotion oradherence, etc. (criticism; barbarism; Darwinism; despotism; plagiarism; realism; witticism; intellectualism)
Examples of 'albinism' in a sentence
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Albinism is caused when the pigmentation of feathers is missing.
The Sun (2016)
Albinism affects the production of melanin, which gives pigmentation in animals.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They came from a different family but also both had albinism.
The Sun (2012)
People with albinism can suffer from a range of vision problems.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Her 24-year-old brother also has albinism.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Across the world, around one person in 20,000 suffers from albinism.
The Sun (2008)
Albinism affects around one in 17,000 people from all ethnic backgrounds.
The Sun (2012)
Pure albinism is caused by a shortage of melanin pigment.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Albinism is rare, with an incidence rate of one in 17,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Albinism is only one of several different genetic conditions that can affect pigmentation.