Phototherapy

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊˌtoʊˈθɛɹəpi/

Phototherapy (noun)

  1. Medical treatment using controlled light to help the body heal or reduce symptoms of certain conditions.
  2. A type of treatment where specific wavelengths of light are used to improve skin problems.

Examples

  • Phototherapy uses light to treat certain medical problems.
  • The clinic offers phototherapy as a light treatment option.