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Phototesting
Pronunciation
Special tests used to measure the reaction of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. Phototesting is being used to see if drugs taken by mouth to treat cancer make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. (NCI Dictionary)
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Increased sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet light exposure.
