PUVA Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the PUVA article.
Absorb: 1. To take something in, as through the skin or the intestine. Absorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal absorption is the uptake of food (or other sub... See the entire definition of AbsorptionAging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAtopic: A predisposition toward developing certain allergic hypersensitivity reactions. At... See the entire definition of AtopicAtopic dermatitis: A skin disease characterized by areas of severe itching, redness, scali... See the entire definition of Atopic dermatitisCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCutaneous: Related to the skin. Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating sub... See the entire definition of DermatitisDNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid. One of two types of molecules that encode genetic information... See the entire definition of DNAEpidermal: Pertaining to the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Genetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Hyperpigmentation: Dark spots on the skin. Hyperpigmentation is primarily a cosmetic conce... See the entire definition of HyperpigmentationImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. 
Itching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingLymphoma: A tumor of the lymphoid tissue. The major types of lymphoma are Hodgkin's diseas... See the entire definition of LymphomaMelanoma: The most dangerous form of skin cancer, a malignancy of the melanocyte, the cell... See the entire definition of MelanomaMolecule: The smallest unit of a substance that can exist alone and retain the character o... See the entire definition of MoleculeMycosis fungoides: A type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that first appears on the skin. Also k... See the entire definition of Mycosis fungoidesPhototherapy: Treatment with light. For example, a newborn with jaundice may be put under ... See the entire definition of PhototherapyPigmentation: The coloring of the skin, hair, mucous membranes, and retina of the eye. Pig... See the entire definition of PigmentationPoikiloderma: Extra pigmentation of the skin that demonstrates a variety of shades and is ... See the entire definition of PoikilodermaPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPsoralen: Any of a number of drugs and other substances containing chemicals that react wi... See the entire definition of PsoralenPsoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, sca... See the entire definition of PsoriasisPUVA: PUVA stands for psoralen (P) and ultraviolet A (UVA) therapy in which the patient is... See the entire definition of PUVARadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySunburn: Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that develops in response to exposure to u... See the entire definition of Sunburn
Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalUltraviolet A: One of the three types of invisible light rays (together with ultraviolet ... See the entire definition of Ultraviolet AUltraviolet radiation: Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the su... See the entire definition of Ultraviolet radiationVitiligo: A condition in which the skin turns white due to the loss of pigment from the me... See the entire definition of Vitiligo
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