pho·to·ther·a·py (f  t-th r  -p )n. pl. pho·to·ther·a·pies The treatment of a disorder, especially of the skin, by exposure to light, including ultraviolet and infrared radiation. pho to·thera·peutic (-thr-py t k) adj. |
phototherapy [ˌfəʊtəʊˈθɛrəpɪ], phototherapeutics [ˌfəʊtəʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) (functioning as singular) the use of light in the treatment of disease
phototherapeutic adj
phototherapeutically adv
phototherapy, phototherapeutics
the treatment of disease, especially diseases of the skin, with light rays. — phototherapeutic, adj.
See also: Remediesthe treatment of disease, especially diseases of the skin, with light rays. — phototherapeutic, adj.
See also: Lightthe treatment of disease, especially diseases of the skin, with light rays. — phototherapeutic, adj.
See also: Skin
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | phototherapy - the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn actinotherapy, radiation therapy, radiotherapy, irradiation, radiation - (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance |
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