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Noun photalgia has 1 sense
  1. photalgia, photophobia - pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)
    --1 is a kind of pain, hurting

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Photalgia

Noun:

1. A medical condition characterized by pain or discomfort in the eyes due to exposure to bright or intense light.

Example sentence: She experienced photalgia after spending the entire day in the direct sunlight without sunglasses.

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Adjective:

1. Describing a particular type of headache or migraine triggered by exposure to light.

Example sentence: He suffered from photalgia headaches whenever he was exposed to fluorescent lighting.

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Local:

1. A term used in certain regions to describe the nostalgia or homesickness one feels for their hometown or local community.

Example sentence: The photalgia he experienced after moving away from his small hometown was overwhelming.

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