Ultraviolet C radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-009032",
  "term": "Ultraviolet C radiation",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. Most ultraviolet C radiation from the sun is blocked from the Earth’s surface by the ozone layer. In medicine, ultraviolet C radiation may also come from special lamps or a laser and is used to kill germs or to help heal wounds. It is also used to treat certain skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and skin nodules of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Also called UVC radiation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "UVC radiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/ultraviolet-c-radiation/"
}