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treatment

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈtɹitmənt// UK //tɹˈiːtmənt// treat·ment Archaic General-service Humorous

n. the way you deal with or behave toward someone or something. It can also mean the medical care you get when you are sick or hurt.

n. the manner in which someone or something is handled, dealt with, or behaved toward; also refers to medical care provided for an illness or injury.


SIMPLE

The patient responded well to the new medical treatment.

CONTEXTUAL

The staff at the hotel gave us excellent treatment during our entire stay.

COMPLEX

While the initial treatment focused on symptom management, the long-term strategy required a holistic approach to address the underlying causes of the patient's condition.

Synonyms
Origin

From treat + -ment. Compare French traitement.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general manner of behavior; countable when referring to specific medical procedures or regimens.

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