photosensitivity

• Sustantivo que designa una sensibilidad o reacción anormalmente elevada a la luz o a otras formas de energía radiante. Puede referirse a una condición médica o biológica, así como a la propiedad de ciertos materiales de reaccionar a la luz.

A noun referring to an increased sensitivity or reaction to light or other forms of radiant energy.

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1. Sensitivity to lightB2formalmedical

   An abnormal or heightened reaction of the skin or eyes to light, especially sunlight or artificial light.

   Fotosensibilidad

   • Some medications can cause photosensitivity, making the skin more prone to sunburn.
   • People with photosensitivity may need to wear special sunglasses.
   • The patient's photosensitivity was triggered by exposure to fluorescent lights.

   Sinónimosphotophobia

2. Reaction to radiant energyC1formalscientific

   The property of a substance or organism to react when exposed to light or other forms of radiant energy.

   Fotosensibilidad

   • Photosensitivity in certain chemicals is used in photographic film.
   • The plant's photosensitivity allows it to track the sun.
   • Researchers studied the photosensitivity of the new photovoltaic material.