What does "polytherapy" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "polytherapy"?

Common synonyms include: cotherapy.

Polytherapy

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Noun

1
The use of several therapies to treat a single condition, such as multiple drugs or multiple modalities. uncountable, usually
"Near-synonym: cotherapy"

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cotherapy

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"In severe cases, polytherapy is indicated (including corticosteroids, analgesics, arthroplasty, physical therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy)."

Etymology

From poly- + therapy.

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