The term ‘albino’ refers to a person or animal that is born with a genetic condition known as albinism, which results in a lack of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes. This condition is caused by mutations in genes that are responsible for the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes. As a result, albinos typically have very pale skin and hair and may have light-colored eyes, which can lead to vision problems and increased sensitivity to sunlight. The term can also be used more generally to describe any organism that exhibits this lack of pigmentation.
