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Photophobia

Photophobia Meaning & Definition
Photophobia Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Photophobia?

[n] pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)
[n] a morbid fear of light

Synonyms | Synonyms for Photophobia: photalgia

Related Terms | Find terms related to Photophobia:

See Also | hurting | pain | simple phobia

Photophobia In Webster's Dictionary

\Pho`to*pho"bi*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. fw^s, fwto`s, light + ? fear.] (Med.) A dread or intolerance of light. --Sir T. Watson.

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