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piebaldism

noun

A rare autosomal dominant disorder of melanocyte development, whose common characteristics include a congenital white forelock, scattered normally-pigmented and hyperpigmented macules, and a triangular depigmented patch on the forehead.

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nounpiebaldism (uncountable)

uncountablemedicineA rare autosomal dominant disorder of melanocyte development, whose common characteristics include a congenital white forelock, scattered normally-pigmented and hyperpigmented macules, and a triangular depigmented patch on the forehead.

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From piebald + -ism.

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piebaldism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piebaldism

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“piebaldism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piebaldism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “piebaldism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piebaldism.

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