excimer laser
noun
ex·ci·mer laser ˈek-si-ˌmər- 
: a laser that uses a noble-gas halide to generate radiation usually in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web An excimer laser can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. 
Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 There are several different types of phototherapy—including narrowband UVB, broadband UVB, targeted UVB [excimer laser or light], and UVA with psoralens (topical, oral, or bath)—and all of them involve exposing the skin to light. Jenna Birch, SELF, 28 Oct. 2019 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 See More
Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 There are several different types of phototherapy—including narrowband UVB, broadband UVB, targeted UVB [excimer laser or light], and UVA with psoralens (topical, oral, or bath)—and all of them involve exposing the skin to light. Jenna Birch, SELF, 28 Oct. 2019 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 Your derm may also suggest trying an excimer laser, which can work on individual spots that are not responding to other therapies. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
excited + dimer
First Known Use
1973, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
excimer laser
noun
: a laser that uses a compound of a halogen and a noble gas to generate radiation usually in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum