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phototherapy

pho·to·ther·a·py
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [foh-tuh-ther-uh-pee]
    • /ˌfoʊ təˈθɛr ə pi/
    • /ˈfəʊtəʊˈθerəpɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-tuh-ther-uh-pee]
    • /ˌfoʊ təˈθɛr ə pi/

Definitions of phototherapy word

  • noun phototherapy treatment of disease, especially of the skin, by means of light rays. 1
  • noun phototherapy light therapy. 1
  • noun phototherapy treatment using light rays 1
  • noun phototherapy the use of light in the treatment of disease 0
  • noun phototherapy the use of sunlight, lamps, or lasers to treat skin disorders, depression, etc. 0
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Origin of phototherapy

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; photo- + therapy

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Parts of speech for Phototherapy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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phototherapy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • light therapy

    therapeutic exposure to full-spectrum artificial light that simulates sunlight, used to treat various conditions, as seasonal affective disorder.
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