first-line

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

first–line

adj \ˈfərst-ˈlīn\

Definition of FIRST-LINE

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

First Known Use of FIRST-LINE

1925

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