PHOTOTHERAPY

phototherapy

(noun) the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

phototherapy (countable and uncountable, plural phototherapies)

The use of light to treat disorders of the skin, and certain mood disorders.

Synonyms

• light therapy

Source: Wiktionary


Pho`to*ther"a*py, n. (Med.)

Definition: The application of light for therapeutic purposes, esp. for treating diseases of the skin. -- Pho`to*the*rap"ic (#), Pho`to*ther`a*peu"tic (#), a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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