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DeCS
Descriptor
English
:
Suntan
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Bronceado
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Bronzeado
Tree Number:
G13.750.829.833.500
Definition
English
:
An induced
skin
pigment (MELANIN) darkening after exposure to
SUNLIGHT
or
ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
. The degree of
tanning
depends on the intensity and duration of UV exposure, and genetic factors.
See Related
English
:
Sunbathing
Sunburn
History Note
English
:
2009
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
DE
drug effects
ES
ethics
GE
genetics
IM
immunology
PH
physiology
RE
radiation effects
Record Number:
53343
Unique Identifier:
D055107
Occurrence in VHL
:
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