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1. (n.) photophobia
an abnormal sensitivity to or intolerance of light, as in iritis.
2. photophobia
an abnormal fear of light.
Etymology: (1790–1800)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) photophobia
a morbid fear of light
2. (noun) photalgia, photophobia
pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) photophobia
a dread or intolerance of light
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| Definition of 'photophobia' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. photophobia
Abnormal sensitivity to light. This may occur as a manifestation of EYE DISEASES; MIGRAINE; SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE; MENINGITIS; and other disorders. Photophobia may also occur in association with DEPRESSION and other MENTAL DISORDERS.
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