nephrosis neÂ·phroÂ·sis (nÉ-frÅ'sÄ­s) n. pl. neÂ·phroÂ·ses (-sÄz) Disease of the kidneys marked by degeneration of renal tubular epithelium. See nephrotic syndrome.
Ultraviolet light is a form of radiation which is not visible to the human eye. It's in an invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Radiated energy, or radiation, is given off by many objects: a light bulb, a crackling fire, and stars are some examples of objects which emit radiation. The type of radiation being emitted depends on the temperature of the object.
1. pertaining to electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths in the range of approximately 5â400 nm, shorter than visible light but longer than x-rays. 2. pertaining to, producing, or using light having such wavelengths: an ultraviolet lamp.