phototherapy
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/ˌfoʊtoʊˈθɛrəpi/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊˈθɛrəpi/
healing with light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phototherapy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'phōs' meaning 'light' and 'therapeia' meaning 'healing'.
Historical Evolution
'phōs' and 'therapeia' combined to form the modern English word 'phototherapy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'healing with light', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/07 07:40