photosensitive

[foh-tuh-sen-si-tiv]

adjective

sensitive to light or similar radiation.

Origin of photosensitive

photo- + sensitive

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Examples from the Web for photosensitive

Contemporary Examples of photosensitive

Dr. Michael G. Chez told CBS Sacramento that the scene in question can trigger an episode of photosensitive epilepsy.
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The Daily Beast Video
November 8, 2010

Historical Examples of photosensitive

Did quite well with the other drafting equipment, you know, especially the dimensional curve and the photosensitive ink.
The Big Bounce
Walter S. Tevis
It is only a metaphor to call reactions resulting from the presence of photosensitive substances adaptation.
The Organism as a Whole
Jacques Loeb
The light causes chemical changes in the eyes (or the photosensitive elements of the skin).
The Organism as a Whole
Jacques Loeb

British Dictionary definitions for photosensitive

photosensitive

adjective

sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, esp lighta photosensitive photographic film

Derived Formsphotosensitivity, noun

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photosensitive in Medicine

photosensitive

[fō′tō-sĕn′sĭ-tĭv]

adj.

Sensitive or responsive to light or other radiant energy.

Abnormally sensitive or reactive to light.