first–line

adjective \ˈfərst-ˈlīn\

: used or chosen first

: available to be used immediately

Full Definition of FIRST-LINE

: being the preferred, standard, or first choice <first–line treatment of tuberculosis> — compare second-line

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1925

Synonyms: cherry-picked, choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, selected

Medical Dictionary

adjective \ˈfərst-ˈlīn\

: being the preferred, standard, or first choice <first–line treatment of advanced breast cancer>—compare second-line

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