Sun Lamp (Noun)
Meaning
A mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dermatologist used a sun lamp to treat the patient's skin condition with ultraviolet light therapy.
- She sat under the sun lamp for 15 minutes, twice a week, to help alleviate her seasonal affective disorder.
- The doctor warned the patient about the risks of excessive exposure to the sun lamp, including skin cancer and cataracts.
- The sun lamp was specifically designed for medical use, emitting a controlled amount of UV radiation to stimulate vitamin D production.
- After several sessions under the sun lamp, the patient's psoriasis symptoms began to subside, and her skin started to clear up.