Skin Radiation Technologies for Medical Therapy

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: skin, integumentary, light, electromagnetism, radiation, medical, medicine, dermatology, cancer, UV, sunburn, laser, x-ray, George Cohen, phototherapy
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

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