actinism
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actinism
A nonspecific term of waning use for any effect of radiant (solar) energy on biological or chemical systems.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
actinism
(ak′tĭ-nĭzm) [actin- + -ism]The property of radiant energy that produces chemical changes, as in photography or heliotherapy.
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