Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monotherapy
Noun
/ˌmɒnəʊˈθɛrəpi/
Definition
The use of a single drug or treatment method to treat a particular disease or condition.
Examples
- Monotherapy is often preferred when a patient shows good response to a single medication.
- In cases of mild depression, doctors may recommend monotherapy with an antidepressant.
- For some forms of cancer, monotherapy can be effective in reducing tumor size.
Meaning
Monotherapy refers to the practice of utilizing one specific therapeutic agent or approach to manage a patient’s health issue, rather than combining multiple treatments.
Synonyms
- Single-agent therapy
- Solo treatment
- Single drug therapy
