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Photophobia

Also called Extreme sensitivity to light

OphthalmologyNeurologyImportant

Abnormal and often painful sensitivity to light, commonly associated with migraine, meningitis, uveitis, and corneal injury.

Korean

광과민증

빛에 대한 비정상적·고통스러운 과민 반응; 편두통·뇌수막염에서 흔히 나타남.

French

Photophobie

Sensibilité anormale et souvent douloureuse à la lumière ; fréquemment associée à la migraine, la méningite, l'uvéite et les lésions cornéennes.

Word parts

  • phot/oRoot(Greek) Light
  • -phobiaSuffix(Greek) Fear

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