phototoxic

phototoxic definition - medical

pho·to·tox·ic (fōˌtō-tŏkˈsĭk)

adjective
Rendering the skin susceptible to damage by light. Used of certain medications.

Related Forms:

  • phoˌto·tox·icˈi·ty (-tŏk-sĭsˈĭ-tē) noun

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