Sunray Lamp (Noun)
Meaning
A mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dermatologist used a sunray lamp to treat the patient's acne and reduce inflammation.
- Sunray lamps have been used for decades in medical treatments for conditions such as jaundice and vitiligo.
- She lay under the sunray lamp for 10 minutes, letting the UV light soothe her skin.
- The doctor warned that prolonged exposure to the sunray lamp could cause burns and skin damage.
- After several sessions under the sunray lamp, the patient's skin began to clear up significantly.