Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
LED therapy
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Definitions related to led therapy:
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The use of LED light or radiation for treatment of various conditions including skin treatments and chemotherapy.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Treatment with drugs that become active and may kill cancer cells when exposed to light. LED therapy is a type of photodynamic therapy, which uses a special type of light to activate the drug.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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