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photoaging

noun
pho·​to·​ag·​ing | \ ˌfō-tō-ˈā-jiŋ How to pronounce photoaging (audio) \

Definition of photoaging

: the cumulative detrimental effects (such as wrinkles or dark spots) on skin that result from long-term exposure to sunlight and especially ultraviolet light
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 Wrinkles, thinning and sagging skin, and sun spots known collectively as photoaging have all led to explosive growth in the global anti-aging skin care market. — Dr. Melina Jampolis, CNN, "Aging gracefully: Tightening your skin safely and effectively," 16 May 2018

First Known Use of photoaging

1982, in the meaning defined above

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photoaging

noun
pho·​to·​ag·​ing | \ -ˈāj-iŋ How to pronounce photoaging (audio) \

Medical Definition of photoaging

: the cumulative detrimental effects (as wrinkles or dark spots) on skin that result from long-term exposure to sunlight and especially ultraviolet light

Other Words from photoaging

photoaged \ -​ˈājd How to pronounce photoaged (audio) \ adjective

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