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phototherapy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun phototherapy has 1 sense
  1. phototherapy - the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn
    --1 is a kind of
    radiotherapy, radiation therapy, radiation, actinotherapy, irradiation

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Phototherapy

Definition:

Phototherapy refers to the use of light, especially certain wavelengths of light, to treat various medical conditions. It can involve exposure to natural sunlight or the use of artificial light sources.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. Treatment of medical conditions using light.
  2. Exposure to light as a therapeutic method.

Sample Sentences:

1. Phototherapy often helps in the treatment of newborns with jaundice.

2. The doctor recommended phototherapy as a treatment option for the patient suffering from psoriasis.

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