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[furst-lahyn]
–adjective
1. available for immediate service, esp. combat service: first-line troops.
2. of prime importance or quality.

Origin:
1895–1900
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Main Entry: first–line
Pronunciation: 'f&rst-'lIn
Function: adjective
: being the preferred, standard, or first choice <first–linetreatment of advanced breast cancer> —compare SECOND-LINE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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