alphosis
/ælˈfoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition characterized by a lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, often used as a synonym for albinism.
- The documentary featured a family living with alphosis in a remote village.
- People with alphosis often need to protect their skin from the sun.
- The doctor explained that alphosis is a rare genetic condition affecting melanin production.
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