What it means
The root in words about light. photophobiafoh-toh-FOH-bee-uhDiscomfort or pain in the eyes caused by light; sensitivity to light.phot/o light-phobia fear, here used for avoidanceFull entry is discomfort or pain from light, phototherapyfoh-toh-THAIR-uh-peeTreatment with light, most often special blue light on a newborn's skin to lower the bilirubin level.phot/o light-therapy treatmentFull entry is treatment with light (as for newborn jaundice), and photosensitivity is skin that burns easily in sunlight, a side effect of many drugs.
At a glance
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Related terms
photophobia
Discomfort or pain in the eyes caused by light; sensitivity to light.
phototherapy
Treatment with light, most often special blue light on a newborn's skin to lower the bilirubin level.