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first-line treatment
[ˈfɜːrst laɪn ˈtriːtmənt]
noun
pl: first-line treatments
tratamento de primeira linha
1.
The initial or primary medical intervention recommended as the standard treatment for a disease or condition
Antibiotics are often the first-line treatment for bacterial infections.
Os antibióticos são frequentemente o tratamento de primeira linha para infecções bacterianas.
2.
The most effective and commonly used therapeutic approach before considering alternative therapies
For mild depression, psychotherapy may be considered a first-line treatment.
Para depressão leve, a psicoterapia pode ser considerada um tratamento de primeira linha.
Synonyms
initial treatment
primary treatment
standard treatment
frontline therapy
first-line therapy
Antonyms
second-line treatment
alternative treatment
salvage therapy
last-resort treatment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tratamento de primeira linha
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
tratamento de primeira linha
Standard medical terminology used in Portuguese healthcare system
Related Idioms & Phrases
go-to treatment
standard of care
best practice treatment
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