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photodynamic
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pho·to·dy·nam·ic  (ft-d-nmk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the energy of light.
2. Enhancing the effects of or inducing a toxic reaction to light, especially to ultraviolet light.

photo·dy·nami·cal·ly adv.

photodynamic [ˌfəʊtəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) of or concerned with photodynamics
2. (Physics / General Physics) involving or producing an adverse or toxic reaction to light, esp ultraviolet light
3. (Medicine) Med denoting a therapy for cancer in which a cytotoxic drug is activated by a laser beam


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Now, after years of effort to develop an effective approach, the first generation of such photodynamic agents is undergoing Phase III clinical trials, the last stage before possible approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
 
 
 
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