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Albinism

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Definition: General term for a number of inherited defects of amino acid metabolism in which there is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the eyes, skin, or hair.  hypopigmentation of skin, hair, eye; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES   
See Also Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Examples Albinism, Ocular; Albinism, Oculocutaneous
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Albinism with hemorrhagic diathesis and pigmented reticuloendothelial cells  0   *Albinism *Hemorrhagic Disorders *Hermanski-Pudlak Syndrome.
Microcephaly albinism digital anomalies syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Albinism *Microcephaly Fingers/abnormalities.
Albinism deafness syndrome  0   *Albinism *Deafness.

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