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primary treatment
[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈtriːt.mənt]
noun
pl: primary treatments
tratamento primário
1.
The first and most important medical intervention for a disease or condition
Surgery is often the primary treatment for cancer.
A cirurgia é frequentemente o tratamento primário para o câncer.
2.
Initial therapeutic approach chosen based on clinical evidence and guidelines
Antibiotics are the primary treatment for bacterial infections.
Os antibióticos são o tratamento primário para infecções bacterianas.
Synonyms
first-line treatment
initial treatment
main treatment
principal therapy
Antonyms
secondary treatment
adjuvant treatment
palliative care
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tratamento primário
Standard medical terminology used in healthcare settings
Portugal
tratamento primário
Common in Portuguese medical literature and clinical practice
General
tratamento de primeira linha
Alternative medical terminology emphasizing first-line approach
Related Idioms & Phrases
first line of defense
initial course of action
standard treatment protocol
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