light-emitting diode therapy

Definition / meaning of light-emitting diode therapy

Treatment with drugs that become active and may kill cancer cells when exposed to light. Light-emitting diode therapy is type of photodynamic therapy which uses a special type of light to activate the drug. Also called LED therapy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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