untreated
- adjective
- /ʌnˈtriːtɪd/
- Specialized
- So that data set is the resting untreated expression of the cell lines, which you can then correlate with how they respond.
Examples
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Hence, the use of untreated tags was recommended.
Academic text (1991) -
Seed potatoes are an unsprayed, untreated potato.
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Their work showed that if untreated, both Formosan and native colonies will begin to occupy vacated territory within days.
Academic text (2003) -
The treated sites maintained a robust bed of granulation tissue and minimal surrounding erythema, while the untreated sites appeared to be well healed with minimal erythema.
Academic text (2003) -
In the laboratory, researchers often examine untreated samples to understand their natural properties.
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The untreated specimens in the study provided valuable insights into cellular behavior without any interference.
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When observing untreated cells under the microscope, scientists can see their original structure and characteristics.
Synonyms
Not changed from its natural form
Cloth, hair, or wool that keeps its natural color with no added color
Clear and natural because it has no added color
Clean and without marks or dirt
How Stained
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Untreated is made of un- 'not' and treat 'to apply a chemical or dye'. So untreated means 'not given a stain or chemical', which is why an untreated sample often shows no color under a microscope.