photosensitize

photosensitize
pho·to·sen·si·tize -'sen(t)-sə-.tīz also Brit pho·to·sen·si·tise vt, -tized also Brit -tised; -tiz·ing also Brit -tis·ing to make sensitive to the influence of radiant energy and esp. light
pho·to·sen·si·tiz·er n

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pho·to·sen·si·tize (fo″to-senґsĭ-tīz) [photo- + sensitize] to sensitize a substance, organism, cell, or tissue to the influence of light. See photosensitivity, and see photodynamic therapy, under therapy.

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