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terapia leve

[tɛˈɾapia ˈlɛvɨ]
nounfemininepl: terapias leves
light therapy; mild therapy
1. A therapeutic treatment of minimal intensity or non-invasive nature, often used as a first-line approach or for mild conditions
The doctor recommended light therapy for seasonal depression.
O médico recomendou terapia leve para a depressão sazonal.
2. In medical context, a gentle or less aggressive form of treatment compared to intensive or invasive procedures
Before considering surgery, the patient tried light therapy first.
Antes de considerar cirurgia, o paciente tentou terapia leve primeiro.
Synonyms
tratamento leveterapia suavefototerapiaterapia não invasiva
Antonyms
terapia intensivaterapia agressivatratamento invasivo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia leve
Commonly used in medical and wellness contexts
Portugal
terapia ligeira
Alternative form sometimes used in Portugal; 'terapia leve' also acceptable
Medical Portuguese
terapia de baixa intensidade
More formal technical term in medical literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

começar com terapia leve (to start with light therapy)
terapia leve como primeira linha (light therapy as first-line treatment)
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