出典:Wiktionary
出典:『Wiktionary』 (2011/12/26 08:44 UTC 版)
From photo- + protection
photoprotection (uncountable)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/12 23:45 UTC 版)
Photoprotection is a group of mechanisms that nature has developed to minimize the damage that the human body suffers when exposed to UV radiation. This damage mostly occurs in the skin, but the rest of the body (especially the testicles) can be affected by the oxidative stress caused by UV light.