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main treatment
[/meɪn ˈtriːtmənt/]
noun
pl: main treatments
tratamento principal
1.
The primary or most important therapeutic intervention for a medical condition
Surgery is the main treatment for this type of cancer.
A cirurgia é o tratamento principal para este tipo de câncer.
2.
The first-line or standard therapy used to address a disease or disorder
Antibiotics are the main treatment for bacterial infections.
Os antibióticos são o tratamento principal para infecções bacterianas.
Synonyms
primary treatment
first-line treatment
principal therapy
standard treatment
Antonyms
secondary treatment
adjuvant therapy
supportive care
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tratamento principal
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
tratamento principal
Standard medical terminology
Portugal
tratamento principal
Standard usage in Portuguese healthcare
Related Idioms & Phrases
first-line defense against disease
gold standard treatment
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