photodynamic

adjective

pho·​to·​dy·​nam·​ic ˌfō-tō-(ˌ)dī-ˈna-mik How to pronounce photodynamic (audio)
: of, relating to, or having the property of intensifying or inducing a toxic reaction to light (as in the destruction of cancer cells stained with a light-sensitive dye) in a living system
photodynamically adverb

Examples of photodynamic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are alternative treatments available for eye melanoma, including photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The treatment in which blue light is used to activate cancer-fighting creams on the skin is called photodynamic therapy, or PDT. USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024 After his diagnosis, the sportscaster underwent photodynamic therapy on both sides of his face. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023 Patients suffering from bullous retinal detachment may have a new, non-invasive alternative to surgical intervention in the form of photodynamic therapy (PDT). William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 To the best of our knowledge, this is the first-of-its-kind photodynamic therapy aerosol generator for airborne disinfection. Hee-Jae Jeon, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2020 My dermatologist has recommended blue-light photodynamic therapy for facial actinic keratoses. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 Feb. 2023 When used medically for treatment of actinic keratosis, the cost of photodynamic therapy may be covered by insurance, but don’t expect your insurance to cover it for acne, rosacea, or skin rejuvenation. Naomi Barr, SELF, 12 May 2022 The drug is a type of treatment called photodynamic therapy. Dallas News, 11 Aug. 2021

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of photodynamic was in 1882

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“Photodynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photodynamic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

photodynamic

adjective
pho·​to·​dy·​nam·​ic -dī-ˈnam-ik How to pronounce photodynamic (audio)
: of, relating to, or having the property of intensifying or inducing a toxic reaction to light (as the destruction of cancer cells stained with a light-sensitive dye) in a living system
photodynamic action
photodynamic therapy
photodynamically adverb
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