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... > Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Physical Examination > Pigmentation > Skin Pigmentation > Suntan
Biological Phenomena > Pigmentation > Skin Pigmentation > Suntan
Integumentary System Physiological Phenomena > Skin Physiological Phenomena > Skin Pigmentation > Suntan
... > Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Physical Examination > Body Constitution > Physical Appearance, Body > Skin Pigmentation > Suntan
Physiological Phenomena > Body Constitution > Physical Appearance, Body > Skin Pigmentation > Suntan

Preferred term

Suntan  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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In other languages

  • Hâle

    French

  • Bronzage (pigmentation)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PC0V68QZ-C

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