Phototherapy (Noun)
Meaning
The use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a course of phototherapy to help clear up the infant's jaundice.
- Phototherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for mild to moderate cases of acne.
- Newborns with hyperbilirubinemia are often treated with phototherapy in the hospital.
- The pediatrician recommended that the baby undergo phototherapy to bring down her bilirubin levels.
- The nursery was equipped with special lights for phototherapy to treat newborn jaundice.