SAD lamp
noun[C]
uk/ˈsæd ˌlæmp/us/ˈsæd ˌlæmp/adevicethatproducesultravioletlight, used forprovidingapersonwithvitaminD inwinterorhelpingwith theeffectsofSAD(= amedicalconditionin which apersondoes not have muchenergyandenthusiasmduring thewinterbecause of thereducedperiodofnaturallight):
Morning is thebesttimeto use aSADlamp.
Synonyms
light box
sunlamp
See also
seasonal affective disorder
- Thepurchaseof aSADlamplastyearhas really taken theedgeoff mysuffering.
- SADlampsworkbyimitatingdaylightandtherebyaddressinterruptionstoourbodyclockby giving theuserablastofhigh-levellight.
- TheafflictionSADhascreateda newbusinessarea,namelythemanufactureofSADlamps.
Lighting & light fittings in the home
- bulb
- candelabra
- candle
- candlestick
- candlewick
- chandelier
- halogen lamp
- head torch
- headlamp
- hurricane lamp
- lamp
- nightlight
- penlight
- rope light
- searchlight
- solar lantern
- unlit
- uplighter
- votive candle
- wick
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