Cytoluminescent therapy
Cytoluminescent therapy is a form of medical treatment that uses light to stimulate cellular activity. The term is derived from the Greek words "kytos" meaning cell, "lumen" meaning light, and "therapy" meaning treatment.
Pronunciation
Cytoluminescent therapy is pronounced as sy-toh-loo-muh-nes-uhnt ther-uh-pee.
Etymology
The term "Cytoluminescent" is derived from three Greek words: "kytos" meaning cell, "lumen" meaning light, and "therapy" meaning treatment.
Definition
Cytoluminescent therapy is a type of phototherapy that uses light, often in the form of low-level laser or LED light, to stimulate cellular activity. This can help to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. The therapy is non-invasive and is often used in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions, including arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and wound healing.
Related Terms
- Phototherapy: A type of therapy that uses light to treat medical conditions.
- Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): A form of phototherapy that uses low-level (low-power) lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to alter cellular function.
- Photobiomodulation: A form of light therapy that uses non-ionizing light sources, including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and infrared spectrum.
- Biophoton: A photon of light in the ultraviolet and low visible light range that is produced by a biological system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cytoluminescent therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Cytoluminescent therapy
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