pulsed light

noun

: high intensity white light that is emitted (as by a xenon flashtube) in a series of flashes of brief duration (as 10 to 20 milliseconds in length)
pulsed light therapy to treat skin imperfections and rosacea

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“Pulsed light.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pulsed%20light. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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