Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mainstay-of-treatment
noun
/ˈmeɪnsteɪ əv ˈtriːtmənt/
Definition
A principal method or medication used to manage a condition or disease.
Examples
- Chemotherapy is often considered the mainstay of treatment for many types of cancer.
- Physical therapy is a mainstay of treatment for rehabilitation after surgery.
- Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment for bacterial infections.
Meaning
The term ‘mainstay of treatment’ refers to the primary approach that healthcare professionals rely on for the effective management of a particular medical issue.
Synonyms
- primary treatment
- core therapy
- fundamental approach
- essential method
