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PHOTO-ALLERGIE [1 record]

Record 1 2001-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
  • The Skin
DEF

A delayed immunologic type of photosensitivity involving a chemical substance to which the individual has become previously sensitized and radiant energy.

Key term(s)
  • photoallergic reaction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Réaction photo-immunologique atteignant des sujets préalablement sensibilisés survenant pour des doses faibles de substance photosensibilisante et des doses très faibles d'UV, se traduisant par un eczéma des régions découvertes.

Key term(s)
  • photo-allergie

Spanish

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