1. of or relating to the chemical and biological effects produced by the action of light on living organisms or substances
Usage: technical; medical
2. relating to or denoting a form of cancer treatment in which a light-sensitive drug is activated by exposure to light to destroy cancer cells
Usage: medical

Examples

• Photodynamic therapy has shown promise in treating certain types of skin cancer.
• The photodynamic effect of sunlight on algae can influence water quality in lakes.
• Researchers are studying photodynamic reactions in plant cells exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
• The photodynamic properties of the new compound make it suitable for medical applications.
• Photodynamic processes play a crucial role in photosynthesis and other biological mechanisms.