| photosensitive | 1. An abnormally heightened reactivity of the skin to sunlight. 2. Responding to light, e.g.,,as by a photocell. Origin: photo + L. Sensus, a feeling, fr. Sentio, to feel (05 Mar 2000) |
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| photosensitive rash | <dermatology> A rash that occurs from the use of a particular drug when exposed to sunlight. <pharmacology> Medications known to produce a photosensitive skin reaction include: captopril, chlordiazepoxide, furosemide, griseofulvin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, sulphonamides, tetracycline, demeclocycline and thiazide diuretics. (13 Oct 1997) |