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photoallergy
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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.

photoallergy
a hypersensitivity that develops against the photoproduct of an exogenous chemical.


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