ultraviolet radiation (UVR)
Description
Invisible rays of light that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. It may also come from sun lamps or tanning beds.
The 3 types of ultraviolet radiation are ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet C (UVC). Ultraviolet radiation can burn the skin and cause skin cancer.
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