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terapia prolongada

[tɛ'rapiə prɔlɔ̃'gadə]
nounfemininepl: terapias prolongadas
prolonged therapy / extended therapy / long-term therapy
1. A course of medical, psychological, or rehabilitative treatment that extends over a considerable period of time
The patient underwent prolonged therapy to recover from the injury.
O paciente se submeteu a uma terapia prolongada para se recuperar da lesão.
2. Sustained therapeutic intervention lasting weeks, months, or years rather than short-term treatment
Prolonged therapy is often necessary for patients with chronic conditions.
A terapia prolongada é frequentemente necessária para pacientes com condições crônicas.
Synonyms
terapia de longa duraçãoterapia contínuatratamento prolongadoterapia estendida
Antonyms
terapia brevetratamento agudoterapia curta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia prolongada
Standard usage in medical and psychological contexts
Portugal
terapia prolongada
Commonly used in clinical settings; may also use 'tratamento prolongado'
General
terapia de longa duração
Alternative formal expression used across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

submeter-se a uma terapia prolongada
necessitar de terapia prolongada
responder bem à terapia prolongada
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