A chemical process that occurs in plants, algae, and some types of bacteria, when they are exposed to sunlight. During photosynthesis, water and carbon dioxide combine to form carbohydrates (sugars) and give off oxygen. Photosynthesis is needed for animal and plant life.
( FOH-toh-SIN-theh-sis )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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