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Albinism is a defect of [[melanin]] production that results in little or no color (pigment) in the skin, hair, and eyes.<br>
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1. Is a defect of [[melanin]] production that results in little or no color (pigment) in the skin, hair, and eyes.<br>
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2. Is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes due to a defect of an enzyme involved in the production of melanin.
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1. Is a defect of melanin production that results in little or no color (pigment) in the skin, hair, and eyes.

2. Is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes due to a defect of an enzyme involved in the production of melanin.