CEFR B2

light therapy

noun

Meaning

Exposure to specific wavelengths of light to treat seasonal affective disorder, sleep disorders, or certain skin conditions.

Many people find that light therapy significantly reduces their symptoms of winter depression.
The dermatologist recommended light therapy as a primary treatment for his chronic psoriasis.

Synonyms: phototherapy, bright light therapy

noun

Pronunciation: /laɪt ˈθɛrəpi/

Exposure to specific wavelengths of light to treat seasonal affective disorder, sleep disorders, or certain skin conditions.

Many people find that light therapy significantly reduces their symptoms of winter depression.
The dermatologist recommended light therapy as a primary treatment for his chronic psoriasis.
Consistent light therapy can help reset your circadian rhythm if you suffer from jet lag.

undergo light therapy (collocation): to receive this medical treatment — "Patients often undergo light therapy in clinical settings."
use light therapy for (prepositional phrase): to utilize this method to treat a specific condition — "They use light therapy for various skin conditions."

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