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

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Suntan  

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Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2009

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D055107

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