Phenomena and Processes

Suntan

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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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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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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2009

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  1. G13.750.837w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Suntan. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055107. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055107
  2. Suntan. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_tanning
  3. Suntan. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q321458