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psoralen Definition

pso·ra·len (sôrə lən)

noun

any of various derivatives of coumarin used in drugs to treat psoriasis, etc.: when activated by sunlight it causes the skin to darken

psoralen Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: PUVA using oral psoralen was found to be effective.
  • call: Because of this it is most commonly used with a photosensitising drug called a psoralen.

Adjective modifier

  • oral: PUVA using oral psoralen was found to be effective.

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