Associations to the word «Actinic»

Wiktionary

ACTINIC, adjective. Of or relating to actinism.
ACTINIC, adjective. Composed of actin.
ACTINIC KERATOSIS, noun. (medicine) A lesion on the skin, typically on the upper portion of the head, characterized by discolored, thickened or scaly growths of keratin, caused by exposure to the sun; common in fair-complected people of a certain age. They are precancerous.

Dictionary definition

ACTINIC, adjective. Relating to or exhibiting actinism.

Wise words

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