light therapy

Definition / meaning of light therapy

The treatment of disease with certain types of light. Light therapy can use lasers, LED, fluorescent lamps, and ultraviolet or infrared radiation. Also called phototherapy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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