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photodamage

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pho·​to·​dam·​age | \ -ˈdam-ij How to pronounce photodamage (audio) \

Medical Definition of photodamage

: damage (as to skin or DNA) caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation

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photodamaged \ -​ijd How to pronounce photodamage (audio) \ adjective

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“Photodamage.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/photodamage. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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