treated
- adjective
- /ˈtriːtɪd/
- 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.
- And so it has a long tradition of treating mental health issues.
- So hypertension is much better treated now than it used to be.
- Also, it can cause nasal stuffiness which can be treated with nasal steroid sprays.
Examples
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Both of those symptoms had been treated by medication.
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If sleep apnea is treated, is it still a risk factor?
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Both of those symptoms had been treated by medication.
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The patient was relieved to learn that her cancer had been successfully treated with radiation.
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After the accident, he received immediate medical attention and his wounds were properly treated.
Synonyms
Someone looks after them to keep them healthy and safe
Having a cut or wound cleaned and covered to stop germs
Something that has a substance such as oil or pesticide added to it
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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.