sunlamp
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Definition
Noun: 1. A type of lamp that produces ultraviolet light: A sunlamp is an electric lamp designed to emit ultraviolet radiation, similar to that of sunlight. It is primarily used for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes, such as treating certain skin conditions or producing a tan.
Examples of Usage
- The dermatologist recommended using a sunlamp for short periods to help with psoriasis.
- Some people use a sunlamp in the winter to combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
- Important Note: It is crucial to follow safety guidelines and wear protective eyewear when using a sunlamp to avoid skin damage.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in the context of phototherapy, which is treatment using light.
- While sometimes used colloquially to refer to any bright lamp (like those used in film or photography), its precise meaning relates to UV emission for health or cosmetic effects.
Variants and Related Words
- Sunbed (n): A device containing multiple sunlamps, on which a person lies to tan their whole body.
- UV Lamp (n): A more general term for any lamp that emits ultraviolet light.
- Phototherapy Lamp (n): A technical term often used in medical contexts.
Synonyms
- Ultraviolet lamp
- UV lamp
- Phototherapy lamp (in medical contexts)
Related Phrases
- To use/tan under a sunlamp: Describes the action of employing the lamp for cosmetic tanning.
- She tans under a sunlamp before going on vacation.
- Sunlamp treatment: Refers to the therapeutic use of the lamp.
- He is undergoing sunlamp treatment for his eczema.
Noun
- a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments