phototesting

Definition / meaning of phototesting

Special tests used to measure the reaction of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. Phototesting is being used to see if drugs taken by mouth to treat cancer make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.

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

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