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Definitions for phototherapy
ˌfoʊ təˈθɛr ə pipho·tother·a·py

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. phototherapynoun

    the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn

Wiktionary

  1. phototherapynoun

    The use of light to treat disorders of the skin, and certain mood disorders.

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  1. phototherapy

    Phototherapy is a medical treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light, including ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light, to treat certain skin diseases or other medical conditions. This therapy may be used to treat conditions such as neonatal jaundice, psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo, among others. The treatment usually involves exposing the affected areas of the body to the light in a controlled environment, often through the use of specialized lamps or devices.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Phototherapy

    fō-tō-ther′a-pi, n. the art of healing (of lupus, &c.) by means of light, electric or other, focussed on the diseased part. [Gr. phōs, phōtos, light, therapeuein, to heal.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Phototherapy

    Treatment of disease by exposure to light, especially by variously concentrated light rays or specific wavelengths.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of phototherapy in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of phototherapy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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