photosensitivity

[ foh-tuh-sen-si-tiv-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of being photosensitive.
2. abnormal sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet light, usually following exposure to certain oral or topical drugs or to other sensitizing chemicals and resulting in accelerated burning and blistering of the skin.

photosensitivity

/ fō′tō-sĕn′sĭ-tĭv′ĭ-tē /

1. Sensitivity or responsiveness to light.
2. An abnormally heightened response, especially of the skin or eyes, to sunlight or ultraviolet radiation, caused by certain disorders, medications, or chemicals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of photosensitivity¹

First recorded in 1915–20; photo- + sensitivity

Example Sentences

While putting requirements on games is a tricky business, I think there are a few things that could be reasonably expected across most games, with consideration of photosensitivity being one of them.

From Washington Post

Whether individual platforms, publishers and developers implement policies to design, test or warn for photosensitivity triggers is entirely voluntary.

From Washington Post