What does "photosensitization" mean?

`n.`光敏化作用；光敏性增强；光敏化反应

How do you pronounce "photosensitization"?

The pronunciation is /[ˈfəʊtəʊˌsɛnˌsɪtaɪˈzɪʃən]/. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

photosensitization

[US]/[ˈfəʊtəʊˌsɛnˌsɪtaɪˈzɪʃən]/

[UK]/[ˈfoʊtoʊˌsɛnˌsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən]/

Translation

n.The process by which a substance increases the sensitivity of a material to light.; Increased sensitivity to light caused by a photosensitizer.; A reaction in which a photosensitizer absorbs light and transfers the energy to another molecule, initiating a photochemical reaction.

Phrases & Collocations

photosensitization process

photosensitization effect

photosensitization risk

preventing photosensitization

photosensitization study

photosensitization mechanism

photosensitization testing

photosensitization induced

photosensitization potential

Example Sentences

the drug's mechanism involves photosensitization of tumor cells.

excessive sun exposure can trigger photosensitization in some individuals.

we investigated the role of photosensitization in skin aging.

photosensitization by certain chemicals can increase skin cancer risk.

the patient experienced photosensitization after using the new cream.

photosensitization is a potential side effect of some medications.

we studied the photosensitization process using advanced imaging techniques.

the photosensitization effect was more pronounced in fair skin.

protecting skin from photosensitization is crucial for preventing sun damage.

the research focused on minimizing photosensitization in topical formulations.

photosensitization can be exacerbated by the presence of certain pigments.