Photobiology
Photobiology
Photobiology (pronounced: /ˌfoʊtoʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/) is the scientific study of the interactions of light (technically, non-ionizing radiation) and living organisms. The term is derived from the Greek words φῶς (phōs), meaning "light", and βίος (bios), meaning "life".
Etymology
The term "Photobiology" is a combination of two Greek words: "photo-" meaning light and "-biology" meaning the study of life. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the study of the effects of light on living organisms.
Related Terms
- Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll pigments.
- Photomedicine: A branch of medicine that involves the study and application of light with respect to health and disease.
- Photomorphogenesis: The growth and development of plants in response to light.
- Photoperiodism: The physiological reaction of organisms to the length of day or night.
- Phototherapy: The treatment of disease, especially skin disorders, by exposure to certain specific wavelengths of light.
- Photoprotection: The biochemical processes that help organisms cope with molecular damage caused by sunlight.
- Phototoxicity: A severe skin reaction to sunlight, it's a form of photosensitivity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Photobiology
- Wikipedia's article - Photobiology
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