phot-

combining form

: related to light

: relating to photography

Full Definition of PHOT-

: light : radiant energy <photon> <photography>

: photograph : photographic <photoengraving>

: photoelectric <photocell>

phot- or photo-

Greek phōt-, phōto-, from phōt-, phōs — more at fancy

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: light : radiant energy <photodermatitis>

phot- or photo-

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