photophobism

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A form of photophobia — Excessive sensitivity to light and the aversion to bright light; abnormal fear of light.

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Meanings

nounphotophobism (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountableRare form of photophobia.

Origin

From photo- + -phobism.

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APA

photophobism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photophobism

MLA

“photophobism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photophobism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “photophobism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photophobism.

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