Electrophototherapy

/ɪˌlɛktrəˌfoʊtoʊˈθɛrəpi/ noun

Definition

Medical treatment using a combination of electrical stimulation and light therapy to promote healing.

Etymology

From electro- + phototherapy (from photo-, light + therapy, treatment). A modern medical technique combining electrical and optical principles.

Kelly Says

Electrophototherapy harnesses both electricity and light—two forces that seemed opposites until science discovered they could team up to heal wounds and reduce inflammation.

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