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photophobia Definition

photo·pho·bia (fōt′ō fō′bē ə)

noun

  1. an abnormal fear of light
  2. an abnormal sensitivity to light, esp. of the eyes, as in measles and certain eye conditions

Etymology: ModL: see photo- & -phobia

photophobia Related Forms
pho′to·pho′·bic (-fō′bik) adjective
photophobia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: Eyes can occasionally be sensitive to light, a condition called photophobia, but eyesight is generally not affected.

Noun used with modifier

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