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pho⋅to⋅pho⋅bi⋅a

  [foh-tuh-foh-bee-uh]
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–noun Pathology.
1. an abnormal sensitivity to or intolerance of light, as in iritis.
2. an abnormal fear of light.
Origin:
1790–1800; photo- + -phobia
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pho·to·pho·bi·a   (fō'tə-fō'bē-ə)   
n.  

  1. An abnormal sensitivity to or intolerance of light, especially by the eyes, as may be caused by eye inflammation, lack of pigmentation in the iris, or various diseases.

  2. An abnormal or irrational fear of light.

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Main Entry: pho·to·pho·bia
Pronunciation: "fOt-&-'fO-bE-&
Function: noun
1 : intolerance to light; especially : painful sensitiveness to strong light
2 : an abnormal fear of light
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photophobia pho·to·pho·bi·a (fō'tə-fō'bē-ə)
n.

  1. An abnormal sensitivity to or intolerance of light, especially by the eyes, as may be caused by eye inflammation, lack of pigmentation in the iris, or various diseases.

  2. An abnormal or irrational fear of light.

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