albinotic

adjective

al·​bi·​not·​ic ˌal-bə-ˈnä-tik How to pronounce albinotic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or affected with albinism
2
: tending toward albinism

Word History

Etymology

albino entry 2 + -otic (in melanotic), perhaps after German albinotisch

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of albinotic was in 1872

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Cite this Entry

“Albinotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/albinotic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

albinotic

adjective
al·​bi·​not·​ic ˌal-bə-ˈnät-ik How to pronounce albinotic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or affected with albinism
2
: tending toward albinism
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