← Back to Fala2Me
principal therapy
[ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈθɛrəpi]
noun
pl: principal therapies
terapia principal
1.
The primary or main form of treatment used to address a medical condition or disease
Surgery is the principal therapy for this type of cancer.
A cirurgia é a terapia principal para este tipo de câncer.
2.
The most effective or first-line therapeutic intervention for a given condition
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the principal therapy for anxiety disorders.
A terapia cognitivo-comportamental é a terapia principal para transtornos de ansiedade.
Synonyms
primary therapy
first-line therapy
main treatment
primary treatment
Antonyms
secondary therapy
adjuvant therapy
supportive therapy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terapia principal
Standard medical terminology used in healthcare settings
Portugal
terapia principal
Used in clinical and medical contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
go for the principal therapy
principal therapy of choice
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →