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    Albino — definition & meaning




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    Albino n. A person, whether negro, Indian, or white, in whom by some
    defect of organization the substance which gives color to the skin,
    hair, and eyes is deficient or in a morbid state. An albino has a skin
    of a milky hue, with hair of the same color, and eyes with deep red
    pupil and pink or blue iris. The term is also used of the lower
    animals, as white mice, elephants, etc.; and of plants in a whitish
    condition from the absence of chlorophyll.



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