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Photosensitizing Agents
Medical Definition: | Drugs that are pharmacologically inactive but when exposed to ultraviolet radiation or sunlight are converted to their active metabolite to produce a beneficial reaction affecting the diseased tissue. These compounds can be administered topically or systemically and have been used therapeutically to treat psoriasis and various types of neoplasms. |
Guide Notes: | GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; D25-26 qualif |
Photosensitizing Agents Medical Definitions and Terms
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