MedicalTerminology DB
Treatments & Supportive Care

definitive treatment

Meaning of definitive treatment: The treatment plan for a disease or disorder that has been chosen as the best one for a patient after all other choices have been considered.

Definition of definitive treatment

The treatment plan for a disease or disorder that has been chosen as the best one for a patient after all other choices have been considered.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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