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Phototherapy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The treatment of disease with certain types of light. Phototherapy can use lasers, LED, fluorescent lamps, and ultraviolet or infrared radiation. Also called light therapy. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The treatment of a disorder by exposure to light, including ultraviolet and infrared radiation. (Bartleby.com) (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
Treatment of disease by exposure to light, especially by variously concentrated light rays or specific wavelengths. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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