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OCULO-CUTANEOUS ALBINISM [1 record]

Record 1 2024-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • The Skin
  • The Eye
CONT

Oculocutaneous albinism is an inherited defect in melanin formation that causes diffuse hypopigmentation of the skin, hair, and eyes.

Key term(s)
  • oculo-cutaneous albinism

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Appareil cutané
  • Oeil
CONT

[L'albinisme] peut être séparé en formes touchant la peau, les cheveux et les yeux (albinisme oculocutané [AOC]) ou seulement les yeux (albinisme oculaire).

Key term(s)
  • albinisme oculo-cutané

Spanish

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