# photoinhibition

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The inhibition of photosynthesis caused by protein damage due to high levels of light (especially ultraviolet)

## Etymology
From photo- + inhibition.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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