Bili light
Bili Light
Bili light (pronounced: /ˈbɪli laɪt/) is a specific type of phototherapy used to treat neonatal jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia in newborns.
Etymology
The term "Bili light" is derived from the word "bilirubin", which is a yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that leads to the elimination of heme in vertebrates. The "light" refers to the phototherapy light used in the treatment.
Usage
Bili lights are used in the treatment of neonatal jaundice, a condition that occurs in newborns due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood. The high-intensity light waves from the bili light help to break down the excess bilirubin in the baby's body.
Related Terms
- Phototherapy: A treatment that uses light waves to treat certain conditions. In the context of a bili light, phototherapy is used to break down bilirubin in the blood.
- Neonatal jaundice: A common condition in newborns, where the skin and other body parts turn yellow due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood.
- Hyperbilirubinemia: A condition characterized by high levels of bilirubin in the blood. It is often the cause of neonatal jaundice.
- Heme: A component of hemoglobin, which is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The breakdown of heme produces bilirubin.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bili light
- Wikipedia's article - Bili light
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