1. The first line of treatment for a disease or condition, typically the most effective or standard approach
Surgery is the primary therapy for this type of cancer.
A cirurgia é a terapia primária para este tipo de câncer.
2. In psychotherapy, the initial or main therapeutic approach used to address a patient's psychological issues
Cognitive behavioral therapy served as the primary therapy for his anxiety disorder.
A terapia cognitivo-comportamental serviu como terapia primária para seu transtorno de ansiedade.