albinism

(AL-bye-niz-em) A group of genetic conditions marked by little or none of the pigment melanin in the skin, hair, and/or eyes. People with albinism may have vision problems and white or yellow hair; reddish, violet, blue or brown eyes; and pale skin.

Hereditary absence of pigment in an organism. Albino animals have no colour in their skin, hair and eyes. Albino plants lack chlorophyll.