First Known Use: circa 1799
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photophobia
noun pho·to·pho·bia \ˌfō-tə-ˈfō-bē-ə\
Definition of PHOTOPHOBIA
: intolerance to light; especially : painful sensitiveness to strong light
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Origin of PHOTOPHOBIA
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Rhymes with PHOTOPHOBIA
Medical Dictionary
photophobia
noun pho·to·pho·bia \ˌfōt-ə-ˈfō-bē-ə\
Medical Definition of PHOTOPHOBIA
1
: intolerance to light; especially : painful sensitiveness to strong light
2
: an abnormal fear of light
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