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Definition treatment in British English

treatment noun

noun
/ˈtriːtmənt/
Example

These drugs are for the treatment of tropical diseases.

Example

They were taken to Cape Cod hospital for treatment for burns and smoke inhalation.

Example

She was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Example

The patient is responding well to treatment.

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Example

They have developed a revolutionary new treatment for heroin addiction.

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2

the particular way in which you deal with someone

Example

the treatment of prisoners

Example

It was discovered that one group got preferential treatment.

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2.1

the way in which a subject is dealt with, especially in art or literature

Example

The book's treatment of village life is very realistic.

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3

a process in which a substance is put on something, for example in order to preserve or clean it

Example

This is a new product for the treatment of industrial waste.

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Definition treatment in British English