Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Of or relating to the energy of light.
- adjective Enhancing the effects of or inducing a toxic reaction to light, especially to ultraviolet light.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of or pertaining to the energy or effect of light.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective of, relating to, or caused by the
energy ormomentum oflight or otherelectromagnetic radiations - adjective of, or relating to
photodynamics
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Examples
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Then, in a process called photodynamic therapy, it is activated by light, destroying the vessels without harming other parts of the retina.
Fading Of The Light 2008
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It might sound futuristic, but a select number of cancer patients already benefit from the method, called photodynamic therapy .
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This type of cancer treatment, called photodynamic therapy, is already used for tumors within the body.
NYT > Home Page By KENNETH CHANG 2011
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The approach is called photodynamic therapy, or PDT, which uses light energy to activate a drug called a photosensitizer that produces a form of oxygen that kills nearby cells.
Sound Politics 2010
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During his treatments, Colbert used a procedure called photodynamic therapy, or blue light, which uses a substance known as levulan applied topically and placed under a light to kill pre-cancer cells.
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During his treatments, Colbert used a procedure called photodynamic therapy, or blue light, which uses a substance known as levulan applied topically and placed under a light to kill pre-cancer cells.
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"The doctor told me that cosmetically this would be much better. he treatment is called photodynamic therapy."
Medindia Health News 2010
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This type of treatment, known as photodynamic therapy, increased collagen levels in the skin and also produced other skin changes that are known to improve its appearance.
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This type of treatment, known as photodynamic therapy, increased collagen levels in the skin and also produced other skin changes that are known to improve its appearance.
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A mesothelioma treatment option can include radiation, chemotherapy or surgery, but it can also include innovative treatments such as photodynamic therapy immunotherapy, gene therapy, or alternative medicine.
We Blog A Lot 2009
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