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treated

treated

2.3
Receiving medical care to help a person get better
  • adjective
  • /ˈtriːtɪd/
translation icon : tratado
  • Once the infection was diagnosed, the doctor quickly treated it with the appropriate antibiotics.

And so it has a long tradition of treating mental health issues.

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Examples

  • Both of those symptoms had been treated by medication.

  • If sleep apnea is treated, is it still a risk factor?

  • Both of those symptoms had been treated by medication.

  • The patient was relieved to learn that her cancer had been successfully treated with radiation.

  • After the accident, he received immediate medical attention and his wounds were properly treated.

Synonyms

cared-for
vstreated
68 2.9

Someone looks after them to keep them healthy and safe

involves medical procedures done by professionals rather than ongoing support
dressed
vstreated
  • Specialized
4.9

Having a cut or wound cleaned and covered to stop germs

receives medical care or procedures for health problems
dosed
vstreated
7.0

Something that has a substance such as oil or pesticide added to it

involves medical care or procedures rather than only substance application

Antonyms

8 3.3

Not having medical care for an illness or injury

3.7

Not cared for or looked after so it becomes damaged

Idioms

treated like a dog
  • Offensive
8.1

To behave badly towards someone and show no respect

How Treated

treated
2.3
untreated
8 3.3

Surface Forms

treated positive

Morphology

treated = treat (transparent) = treat + ed

The adjective is the past participle of the verb 'treat' and directly means 'having received treatment' in the medical sense.

Etymology

Treated comes from an old Latin word that meant 'to handle' or 'to deal with', and it shares the root tract (think tractor) meaning 'to pull' or 'move'. So when a patient is treated, they are 'handled' by care or medicine to help them get better.