PDT
n. uncountablen. Stands for Photodynamic Therapy. A medical treatment that uses a special light and a drug to kill cancer cells or treat skin problems.
n. Abbreviation for Photodynamic Therapy. A two-stage medical procedure involving the administration of a photosensitising agent followed by exposure to specific wavelengths of light to induce selective tissue necrosis.
The doctor recommended PDT to treat his skin condition.
After applying the light-sensitive cream, the patient waited three hours before the PDT session began to ensure maximum absorption.
While PDT is primarily utilised for non-melanoma skin cancers, its application in treating actinic keratosis has shown high efficacy with minimal scarring compared to traditional surgical excision.
Usually treated as uncountable when referring to the therapy type; can be countable when referring to a specific session.