first-line


first-line

(fûrst′līn′)adj.1. a. Relating to or being the initial stage of something: the body's first-line defense against infection.b. Being a drug or therapy that is the standard or initial treatment for a disease or condition.2. Performing the most basic tasks or interacting directly with customers, patients, or clients; frontline.

first-line

adj acting or used as a first resort: first-line treatment; first-line batsmen.