phototherapy

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noun

the use of sunlight, lamps, or lasers to treat skin disorders, depression, etc.

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noun pl. pho·to·ther·a·pies
The treatment of a disorder, especially of the skin, by exposure to light, including ultraviolet and infrared radiation.

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  • phoˌto·therˌa·peuˈtic (-thĕrˌə-pyo͞oˈtĭk) adjective

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