mainstream treatment modalities

noun phrase

1. The widely accepted and commonly used types or methods of medical treatment, usually supported by established scientific evidence and standard clinical practice.

   B2

   plural; countableformal

   • "The doctor explained the mainstream treatment modalities for the condition."B1
   • "Mainstream treatment modalities include surgery, medication, and radiation therapy, depending on the disease."B2
   • "The patient was given mainstream treatment modalities for diabetes, including medication and lifestyle changes."B1
   • "Researchers compared experimental therapies with mainstream treatment modalities used in hospitals."C1