photoaging en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- English aging English photoaging From photo- + aging.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The damaging effect of prolonged exposure to sunlight on the skin, especially wrinkling, discoloration and susceptibility to cancer
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photoageing | alternative | lexicographic |
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pt fotoenvelhecimento (Translations)