actinic
pronunciation
How to pronounce actinic in British English:
UK [æk'tɪnɪk]
How to pronounce actinic in American English:
US [æk'tɪnɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or exhibiting actinism
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Many doctors consider an actinic keratosis to be precancerous because it can develop into skin cancer .
- 2. You can reduce your risk of actinic keratosis by minimizing your sun exposure and protecting your skin from ultraviolet ( uv ) rays .
- 3. An actinic keratosis , also known as solar keratosis , enlarges slowly and usually causes no signs or symptoms other than a patch or small spot on your skin .