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phototoxic /pho·to·tox·ic/ (fo´to-tok″sik) having a toxic effect triggered by exposure to light.
pho·to·tox·ic (ft-tksk)
adj.
Rendering the skin susceptible to damage by light. Used of certain medications.
photo·tox·ici·ty (-tk-ss-t) n.
Phototoxic
Causes a harmful skin reaction when exposed to sunlight.
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phototoxic
[-tok′sik]
Etymology: Gk, phos + toxikon, poison
characterized by a rapidly developing nonimmunologic reaction of the skin when it is exposed to a photosensitizing substance and light. Compare photoallergic. See also phototoxic contact dermatitis.
phototoxic [fo´to-tok″sik]
having a toxic effect triggered by exposure to light.
phototoxic
having a toxic effect triggered by exposure to light.
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