photopathy
American
[foh-top-uh-thee]
/ foʊˈtɒp ə θi /
noun
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movement of an organism in response to the intensity of light, especially away from the source of light.
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any condition or disease produced by the effect of light, especially in excessive amounts.
Other Word Forms
- photopathic adjective
Etymology
Origin of photopathy
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