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light therapy
noun
: the treatment of medical or psychiatric conditions (such as seasonal affective disorder) by the controlled application of light
called also light treatment, phototherapy
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That's not all: While the light therapy is happening, the mask vibrates and targets key pressure points around the eyes, browline, and scalp.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1987, in the meaning defined above
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“Light therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20therapy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Medical Definition
light therapy
noun
: phototherapy
especially
: the use of strong light (as of 10,000 lux intensity) for the treatment of depression and gloom (as in seasonal affective disorder)
called also light treatment
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