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photoallergy /pho·to·al·ler·gy/ (-al´er-je) a delayed immunologic type of photosensitivity involving a chemical substance to which the individual has previously become sensitized, combined with radiant energy.photoaller´gic
photoallergy [-al′ərjē] Etymology: Gk, phos, light, allos, other + ergein, to work a sensitivity to light that causes allergic reactions. photoallergy [fo″to-al´er-je] a delayed immunologic type of photosensitivity involving both a chemical substance to which the individual has become previously sensitized and radiant energy.
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