SYMBYX PDCare - Definitions

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13 Definitions
Terms
Description
Non-invasive treatment
A treatment procedure that does not break the skin or come in contact with mucosa or internal body cavities
through any natural or artificial orifices
Laser aperture
The opening from which laser radiation is emitted
Laser diode
The component that produces and emits laser radiation
Laser light
Laser radiation that is visible, i.e. that has a wavelength within the visible range of wavelengths
Laser radiation
Laser radiation that is invisible, i.e. that has a wavelength outside the visible range of wavelengths
Treatment point
The point where the laser aperture is applied and on which treatment is performed (~1 cm² per aperture)
Point size
The size within which the laser beam is applied (~1 cm² per aperture)
Application point
Each place where the operator applies the device or laser
Treatment area
The area on and around the pain area of body
Contact pressure
treatment
The apertures are placed in contact pressure with a force of approximately 1 - 5 Newtons
Output power
The light intensity of the laser radiation, or the laser’s “power”
mW
milliwatt. 1 mW = 0.001 W. The output power is measured in mW
Joule
The energy of laser radiation delivered. The laser radiation is measured by the intensity of light (mW) multiplied by
the time (seconds). J = mW x s
Dose
The quantity of laser radiation energy applied to a certain area. Commonly measured in joules delivered per cm²
(J/cm²)
LASER
Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
LED
LED is an acronym for Light Emitting Diode (used as indicators)