Definition of Photosensitivity

1. Noun. Sensitivity to the action of radiant energy.

Exact synonyms: Radiosensitivity
Generic synonyms: Sensibility, Sensitiveness, Sensitivity
Derivative terms: Photosensitive, Radiosensitive

Definition of Photosensitivity

1. Noun. sensitivity to light, especially a heightened response to light ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Photosensitivity

1. An abnormal cutaneous response involving the interaction between photosensitising substances and sunlight or filtered or artificial light at wavelengths of 280-400 mm. There are two main types: photoallergy and photoxicity. (13 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Photosensitivity

photosculptures
photoselected
photoselection
photoselections
photoselective
photosensitisation
photosensitise
photosensitised
photosensitises
photosensitising
photosensitive
photosensitive rash
photosensitively
photosensitiveness
photosensitivities
photosensitivity (current term)
photosensitivity disorders
photosensitization
photosensitize
photosensitized
photosensitizer
photosensitizers
photosensitizes
photosensitizing
photosensitizing agents
photosensor
photosensor oculography
photosensors
photoset
photosets

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