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Term: photodynamic

Definition:

Photodynamic is an adjective that refers to a type of therapy or treatment that utilizes a combination of light and drugs to target and destroy cancer cells or other abnormal tissues.

Sense 1:

As an adjective, photodynamic can describe the process or mechanism of using light-activated drugs to induce cell death in targeted areas. It is widely used in photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment.

Example sentence: The photodynamic approach has shown promising results in the treatment of skin cancer, effectively eliminating malignant cells.

Sense 2:

Another usage of photodynamic is in reference to materials or substances that are light-sensitive and can produce a chemical reaction upon exposure to light.

Example sentence: The photodynamic properties of the pigment make it ideal for use in sun-sensitive photography, producing unique and captivating images.

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