- Concept UI
- M0022241
- Scope Note
- The use of ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation in the treatment of disease, usually of the skin. This is the part of the sun's spectrum that causes sunburn and tanning. Ultraviolet A, used in PUVA, is closer to visible light and less damaging than Ultraviolet B, which is ionizing.
- Terms
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Ultraviolet Therapy
Preferred Term
Term UI
T042330
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1965)
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Actinotherapy
Term UI
T042328
Date03/30/1974
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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Therapy, Ultraviolet
Term UI
T042329
Date03/30/1974
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)