Definition of Phototherapy

1. Noun. The use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn.


Definition of Phototherapy

1. n. The application of light for therapeutic purposes, esp. for treating diseases of the skin.

Medical Definition of Phototherapy

1. Treatment with light. For example, a newborn with jaundice may be put under the lights. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phototherapy

photosystem
photosystem
photosystems
photosystem I
photosystem II
photosystem II D1 polypeptide carboxy-terminal processing protease
phototactic
phototactically
phototaxes
phototaxies
phototaxis
phototaxis
phototaxy
phototelegraphy
phototherapy (current term)
phototherapy (current term)
photothermal
phototimer
phototonus
phototoxic
phototoxic
phototoxicities
phototoxicity
phototoxic sensitivity
phototoxis
phototransduction
phototroph
phototrophic bacteria
phototrophic bacteria
phototropic

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