polytherapy en · NOUN
Etymology
From poly- + therapy.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The use of several therapies to treat a single condition, such as multiple drugs or multiple modalities.
In severe cases, polytherapy is indicated (including corticosteroids, analgesics, arthroplasty, physical therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy).
Near-synonym: cotherapy
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polytherapies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
polytherapeutic · multidrug · multimodality · multitherapy