Penicillin is a first-line treatment for bacterial infections, but doesn't work against viruses.
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First-line
Synonyms for "first-line" (1 found)
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initial treatment
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XDR-TB does not respond to two first-line drugs commonly used to treat TB, and it is resistant to at least two second-line drugs. Without treatment, the condition is fatal.
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The embankment was the first-line defense against the flood.
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first-line manager
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