second-line


sec·ond–line

adj \ˈse-kən(d)-ˈlīn\

Definition of SECOND-LINE

: not being the usual or preferred choice <second–line drugs to treat tuberculosis> — compare first-line

First Known Use of SECOND-LINE

1991

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