Photobiology
| Definition: |
The branch of biology dealing with the effect of light on organisms. |
| Notes: |
SPEC or GEN only; photobiol eff on or eff of light on = LIGHT (IM) + specific target (IM); photobiol eff of ultraviolet light = ULTRAVIOLET RAYS (IM) + specific target (IM); DF: PHOTOBIOL |
| Previously Indexed: |
Light (1966-1994) |
Photobiology Definitions and Terms
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