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photophobia

/ˌfəʊ.təʊˈfəʊ.bi.ə/

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noun

/ˌfəʊ.təʊˈfəʊ.bi.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее аномальную чувствительность или непереносимость света, которая может проявляться как боязнь света или как боль в глазах, вызванная воздействием яркого света, часто связанная с такими состояниями, как альбинизм.

A noun referring to an abnormal sensitivity or aversion to light, which can manifest as a fear of light or as eye pain caused by exposure to bright light, often associated with conditions such as albinism.

uncountable

  1. Morbid fear of lightC1formalmedical

    An abnormal or irrational sensitivity to or fear of light, often causing discomfort or avoidance.

    ruБоязнь света

    • Patients with photophobia often wear sunglasses indoors.
    • The condition can cause severe photophobia in bright environments.
    • Her photophobia made it difficult to work under fluorescent lights.
  2. Eye pain from light exposureC1formalmedical

    Pain or discomfort in the eyes caused by exposure to bright light, frequently associated with conditions like albinism or migraines.

    ruСветобоязнь

    • Albinism often leads to photophobia due to lack of pigment in the iris.
    • Bright sunlight triggered intense photophobia in the patient.
    • Doctors recommend tinted lenses to manage photophobia symptoms.

    Synonymsphotalgia

Forms
  • photophobias plural form
  • photophobias' possessive plural form
  • photophobia's possessive singular form