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Monotherapy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The medical treatment of a disease or condition by using a single drug or therapy.

Example Sentence: The doctor recommended monotherapy to treat her high blood pressure, prescribing a single medication instead of a combination of drugs.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A form of treatment for mental disorders that involves the use of a single therapeutic approach or intervention.

Example Sentence: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often used as monotherapy to address anxiety disorders.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The use of a single antibiotic drug in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Example Sentence: The doctor prescribed monotherapy with penicillin to treat the patient's strep throat infection.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the use of a single drug or therapy in medical treatment.

Example Sentence: The research study focused on comparing the effectiveness of combination therapy versus monotherapy in managing chronic pain.