Definition of Photosensitization

1. Noun. The acquisition of photosensitivity ¹

2. Noun. (chemistry) The transfer of a photon from one excited state to another, which then undergoes a reaction ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Photosensitization

1. 1. Sensitization of the skin to light, usually due to the action of certain drugs, plants, or other substances; may occur shortly after administration of the drug (phototoxic sensitivity), or may occur only after a latent period of from days to months (photoallergic sensitivity, or photoallergy). Synonym: photodynamic sensitization. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Photosensitization

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

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