second-line
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sec·ond–line
adjective \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
sec·ond–line
adjective \ˌsek-ən(d)-ˌlīn\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SECOND–LINE
: being or using a drug that is not the usual or preferred choice—compare first-line
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