replacement therapy
noun
: therapy involving the supply of a substance (such as a hormone or nutrient) lacking in or lost from the body compare estrogen replacement therapy, hormone replacement therapy
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Additional measures include correcting hypercalcemia using loop diuretics, bisphosphonates, glucocorticoids, or calcitonin (bone hormone drug), and renal replacement therapies if the kidneys have been affected.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
By the end of the photo shoot, Schott and Lee were inspired to reinvigorate the nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) industry.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
There are many replacement therapies available for men.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Depending on what the issue is and what's causing it, your doctor may explore options including hormone replacement therapy, oral or injection medication, surgery or replacement therapy, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
By the end of the photo shoot, Schott and Lee were inspired to reinvigorate the nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) industry.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
There are many replacement therapies available for men.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Depending on what the issue is and what's causing it, your doctor may explore options including hormone replacement therapy, oral or injection medication, surgery or replacement therapy, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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replacement therapy
noun
re·place·ment therapy
ri-ˈplā-smənt- 
: therapy involving the supplying of something (as nutrients or blood) lacking from or lost to the system see estrogen replacement therapy, hormone replacement therapy
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