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polytherapy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The use of several therapies to treat a single condition, such as multiple drugs or multiple modalities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: medicine, sciences

Examples

  • Near-synonym: cotherapy
  • In severe cases, polytherapy is indicated (including corticosteroids, analgesics, arthroplasty, physical therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy).

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cotherapy

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From poly- + therapy.