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extended therapy

[ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˈθɛrəpi]
nounpl: extended therapies
terapia prolongada
1. A course of therapeutic treatment that lasts for an extended period of time, typically longer than standard or short-term therapy
The patient benefited greatly from extended therapy, which allowed for deeper psychological exploration.
O paciente se beneficiou muito da terapia prolongada, que permitiu uma exploração psicológica mais profunda.
2. In medical contexts, any therapeutic intervention that is sustained over a longer duration to achieve optimal health outcomes
Extended therapy for chronic pain management requires commitment and regular sessions.
A terapia prolongada para o manejo da dor crônica requer comprometimento e sessões regulares.
Synonyms
long-term therapyprolonged therapysustained therapyextended treatment
Antonyms
short-term therapybrief therapyacute therapy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia prolongada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terapia estendida
Alternative term sometimes used
São Paulo
terapia de longa duração
Also commonly used in medical contexts
Portugal
terapia prolongada
Standard term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the distance
long haul
marathon therapy session
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