scialytic

/sai.əlɪt.ɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used in the diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition by using light

“The scialytic instrument helped the medical team to examine the patient’s eyes.”

2. noun

a device or instrument used in scialytic treatment or diagnosis

“The scialytic was used to measure the patient’s retinal temperature.”

Synonyms

  • photodynamic
  • phototherapeutic

Antonyms

  • dark-based
  • non-illuminating