photoaging

[fo″to-āj´ing]

premature aging of the skin due to long-term exposure to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation. See also actinic elastosis.

pho·to·ag·ing

(fō'tō-āj'ing),

Damage from years of sun exposure, particularly wrinkling of skin.

[[photo- + aging]]

photoaging

(fō′tō-ā′jĭng)

1. The process by which skin is changed or damaged as a result of exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight and other sources.

2. The long-term effects of this process on the skin, as wrinkles, discoloration, or susceptibility to cancer.

pho′to·aged′ (-ājd′) adj.

photoaging

[fo′to·āj′ing]

premature aging of the skin caused by long-term exposure to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation.

pho·to·ag·ing

(fō'tō-āj'ing)

Damage from years of sun exposure, particularly wrinkling of skin.

[photo- + aging]

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