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furocoumarin |
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furocoumarin photosensitizing substances which occur normally in some plants such as Ammi majus and Cymopterus watsonii, and in others only if they are infected with bacteria or fungi. The furocoumarins are endogenous photodynamic agents which have the capacity to cause photosensitive keratoconjunctivitis. See also phytoallexin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Limes, as well as celery and parsley, contain furocoumarin, an agent that makes skin more sensitive to the sun. |
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