photoaging

photoaging definition - medical

pho·to·ag·ing (fōˌtō-āˈjĭng)

noun
  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.

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