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Preferred Term:

drug therapy

Definition:
The use of drugs to treat a disease or its symptoms. One example is the use of antineoplastic agents to treat cancer.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • antimicrobial therapy
  • drug treatment
  • polytherapy
  • antibiotherapy
  • medication
  • chemotherapy
  • pharmacotherapy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24728
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