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photoallergic

American  
[foh-toh-uh-lur-jik] / ˌfoʊ toʊ əˈlɜr dʒɪk /

adjective

  1. photosensitive.


Etymology

Origin of photoallergic

First recorded in 1935–40; photo- + allergic

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But that didn’t quite fit either; photoallergic reactions aren’t immediate.

From New York Times Jul. 6, 2023

His reaction was more like a photoallergic dermatitis, in which sunlight causes hives — raised red patches that are intensely itchy and last less than 24 hours.

From New York Times Jul. 6, 2023

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