al·bi·nism 
(ălbə-nĭz′əm)
(ălbə-nĭz′əm)n.
1. Any of several inherited conditions characterized by the reduction or absence of the pigment melanin in a person or animal, resulting in lack of pigmentation in the eyes, skin, and hair. Humans with albinism usually have vision problems.
2. Lack of chlorophyll in a plant or plant part, resulting in a pale color.
[French albinisme, from German Albinismus, from Albino, albino, from Portuguese; see ALBINO.]
al′bi·nistic adj.