polytherapy
The use of several therapies to treat a single condition, such as multiple drugs or…The use of several therapies to treat a single condition, such as multiple drugs or multiple modalities.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The use of several therapies to treat a single condition, such as multiple drugs or multiple modalities.
Near-synonym: cotherapy
In severe cases, polytherapy is indicated (including corticosteroids, analgesics, arthroplasty, physical therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy).
Origin
From poly- + therapy.From poly- + therapy.
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Forms
plural: polytherapies| Singular | polytherapy |
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uncountable
Synonyms
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4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable