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phototoxic

/ˌfəʊtəʊˈtɒksɪk/
adjective
1.
(of cosmetics, skin creams, etc) making the skin hazardously sensitive to sunlight
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phototoxic in Medicine

phototoxic pho·to·tox·ic (fō'tō-tŏk'sĭk)
adj.
Rendering the skin susceptible to damage by light. Used of certain medications.

pho'to·tox·ic'i·ty (-tŏk-sĭs'ĭ-tē) n.
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