phototherapy

phototherapy Definition

photo·ther·apy (fōt′ō t̸her′ə pē)

noun

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

phototherapy Related Forms

pho′to·ther′·apeu′·tic (-pyo̵̅o̅t′ik) adjective

phototherapy Usage Examples

Converse of object

call: Artificial ultraviolet light is used to treat skin diseases like psoriasis and is called phototherapy.
include: It was decided to add phototherapy as a number of overhead warmers include phototherapy.

Modifies a noun

device: LEDs - light emitting diodes - are a relatively recent developments in phototherapy devices.
radiometer: International Light carries a complete line of phototherapy radiometers for both research and diagnostic applications.
suite: There is also a specialized phototherapy suite for ultraviolet light treatment ( PUVA and UVB ).
service: A new narrow band TLO 1 UVB phototherapy service will starting at WIH soon, allowing more patients to be treated in the Islands.

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