actinic

[US]/ˈæktɪnɪk/
[UK]/akˈtɪnɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.relating to or caused by radiation from the sun or other sources of actinic light, especially ultraviolet light

Phrases & Collocations

actinic keratosis

actinic damage

actinic radiation

actinic light therapy

actinic sunscreen

actinic effects

actinic aging

actinic ray protection

actinic skin cancer

Example Sentences

the sun's actinic rays can cause skin damage.

actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin condition.

he used actinic light therapy to treat his psoriasis.

the study investigated the effects of actinic radiation on plants.

actinic keratoses are often found on sun-exposed areas of the skin.

early detection and treatment of actinic lesions is crucial.

actinic radiation can damage dna and lead to mutations.

he applied sunscreen to protect his skin from actinic rays.

actinic damage can manifest as wrinkles, age spots, and leathery skin.

the patient's actinic keratosis was successfully treated with cryotherapy.

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