《英文msh词典》Photochemotherapy,Extracorporeal
[同义词] Photochemotherapy,Extracorporeal
[主题词] Photopheresis
[中文释义] 光化学治疗,体外
[英文释义] A process in which peripheral blood is exposed in an extracorporeal flow system to photoactivated 8-methoxypsoralen (METHOXSALEN) and ultraviolet light - a procedure known as PUVA THERAPY. Photopheresis is at present a standard therapy for advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; it shows promise in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.