1) Radiosensitivity
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Photosensitivity is the amount to which an object reacts upon receiving photons, especially visible light. In medicine, the term is principally used for abnormal reactions of the skin, and two types are distinguished, photoallergy and phototoxicity. The photosensitive ganglion cells in the mammalian eye are a separate class of light-detecting cell...
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(photo- + sensitivity) an abnormal cutaneous response involving the interaction between photosensitizing substances and sunlight or filtered or artificial light at wavelengths of 280-400 mm. There are two main types : photoallergy and photoxicity.
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(from the article `drug`) ...reflecting the light, include such agents as para-aminobenzoic acid. Other chemicals (e.g., coal tar) act in conjunction with sunlight on the skin ... ...and produce irregular growth of the nails. Drug treatment may cause shedding of the nails. Photo-onycholysis—destruction of the nails from ... ...a...
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(fo″to-sen″sĭ-tiv´ĭ-te) sensitivity of a cell to light. abnormally heightened sensitivity to sunlight, such as of the eyes or skin; two specific types are photoallergy and phototoxicity. See also photosensitization. adj., photosen´sitive., adj.
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an increased sensitivity to light, which may lead to easy sunburning and other adverse effects.
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Abnormal or excessive sensitivity to light.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fō′tō-sen′si-tiv′i-tē Definitions: 1. Abnormal sensitivity to light, especially of the eyes. For example, light may irritate the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea or, in excess, the retina; when scattered by a cataractous lens light may produce glare; it can produce a migraine headache or a temp...
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Photosensitivity: In medicine, increased sensitivity of the skin to light and other sources of UV. Photosensitivity commonly causes reddening and blistering of the skin with exposure to sunlight and, in time, it heightens the risk of skin cancer. A number of diseases make for photosensitivity, as do scores of prescription and non-prescription drugs...
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Photosensitivity is a skin condition, manifested in rashes or swelling, that results from applying or eating certain chemicals or foods, then exposing the skin to sunlight.
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[
n] - sensitivity to the action of radiant energy
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photosensitivity Sensitivity to light.
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Wine is sensitive to too bright light because it causes chemical reactions. This can, for example, be the cause of premature aging or cheese-making (taste of light). Dark coloured bottles are therefore advantageous. See also under wine faults.
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an abnormal reaction to sunlight, which usually occurs as a rash
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radiosensitivity noun sensitivity to the action of radiant energy
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Photosensitivity is a skin condition, manifested in rashes or swelling, that results from applying or eating certain chemicals or foods, then exposing the skin to sunlight.
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