photophobia
[ foh-tuh-foh-bee-uh ]
/ ˌfoʊ təˈfoʊ bi ə /
noun Pathology.
an abnormal sensitivity to or intolerance of light, as in iritis.
an abnormal fear of light.
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British Dictionary definitions for photophobia
photophobia
/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˈfəʊbɪə) /
noun
pathol
abnormal sensitivity of the eyes to light, esp as the result of inflammation
psychiatry
abnormal fear of or aversion to sunlight or well-lit places
Derived forms of photophobia
photophobic, adjectiveMedical definitions for photophobia
photophobia
[ fō′tə-fō′bē-ə ]
n.
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.
An abnormal or irrational fear of light.