photoactivity

Definition / meaning of photoactivity

The effect produced when certain substances are exposed to light. In cancer treatment, some drugs become active when exposed to light and are then able to kill tumor cells.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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