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principal therapy

[ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈθɛrəpi]
nounpl: 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 therapyfirst-line therapymain treatmentprimary treatment
Antonyms
secondary therapyadjuvant therapysupportive 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
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