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the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn

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  1. n. the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn
  2. The application of light for therapeutic purposes, esp. for treating diseases of the skin. -- Pho`to*the*rap"ic (#), Pho`to*ther`a*peu"tic (#), a.
  3. The application of light for therapeutic purposes, esp. fortreating diseases of the skin. -- Pho`to*the*rap"ic (#),Pho`to*ther`a*peu"tic (#), a.
  4. n. the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn