photobiology
/ˌfoʊtoʊbaɪˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- The branch of science that deals with the effects of light on living organisms.
- Her degree in photobiology led her to work on developing better sunscreen.
- Photobiology helps us understand why some plants bloom only in certain seasons.
- Advances in photobiology have improved treatments for skin conditions using light therapy.