Disease or Syndrome
phototoxicity Audio
[ foh-toh-tok-sih-sih-tee ]
Definitions related to phototoxicity:
  • A condition in which the skin or eyes become very sensitive to sunlight or other forms of light. It can be caused by taking certain drugs, or rubbing certain essential oils (scented liquid taken from plants) or other topical agents into the skin. Phototoxicity causes sunburn, blisters, and other skin problems.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A nonimmunologic, chemically induced type of photosensitivity.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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