Albinic

/ælˈbɪnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or derived from albino organisms; characteristic of or pertaining to albinism.

Etymology

From albin- plus -ic, a suffix creating adjectives. This describes things related to or derived from the albino condition.

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Albinic mutations are incredibly useful to scientists because they're often recessive—by studying albinic traits, researchers can understand how genes hide and express themselves!

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