Photosensitivity


[foh-tuh-sen-si-tiv-i-tee] /ˌfoʊ təˌsɛn sɪˈtɪv ɪ ti/

noun
1.
the quality of being .
2.
abnormal of the skin to ultraviolet light, usually following exposure to certain oral or topical drugs or to other sensitizing chemicals and resulting in accelerated burning and blistering of the skin.

photosensitivity pho·to·sen·si·tiv·i·ty (fō’tō-sěn’sĭ-tĭv’ĭ-tē)
n.

photosensitivity
(fō’tō-sěn’sĭ-tĭv’ĭ-tē)

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