Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
Many patients are not getting the medical treatment they need.
...a veterinary surgeon who specialises in the treatment of cage birds.
...an effective treatment for eczema. [+ for]
[Also + of]
Synonyms: care, medical care, nursing, medicine More Synonyms of treatment
2. uncountable noun
Your treatment of someone is the way you behave towards them or deal with them.
We don't want any special treatment.
Ginny's initial rage at his treatment of Chris had simmered down to resentment.
[Also + of]
3. variable noun
Treatment of something involves putting a particular substance onto or into it, in order to clean it, to protect it, or to give it special properties.
There should be greater treatment of sewage before it is discharged. [+ of]
As with all oily hair treatments, shampoo needs to be applied first.
4.
See the full treatment
More Synonyms of treatment
treatment in British English
(ˈtriːtmənt)
noun
1.
the application of medicines, surgery, psychotherapy, etc, to a patient or to a disease or symptom
2.
the manner of handling or dealing with a person or thing, as in a literary or artistic work
3.
the act, practice, or manner of treating
4. cinema
an expansion of a script into sequence form, indicating camera angles, dialogue, etc
5. the treatment
treatment in American English
(ˈtritmənt)
noun
1.
act, manner, method, etc. of treating, or dealing with, a person, thing, subjectin art or literature, etc.
2.
medical, surgical, or cosmetic care, esp. a systematic course of this
3. Cinema and Television
an outline or prose summary prepared before the script, giving the story with characters, situations, etc. but often without dialogue and usually without separate shots indicated
COBUILD Collocations
treatment
afford treatment
alternative treatment
cancer treatment
conventional treatment
cosmetic treatment
deny treatment
drug treatment
equal treatment
expensive treatment
experimental treatment
fair treatment
favourable treatment
fund treatment
harsh treatment
hospital treatment
improve treatment
intensive treatment
life-saving treatment
offer treatment
pioneering treatment
preferential treatment
psychiatric treatment
recommend treatment
refuse treatment
require treatment
rough treatment
seek treatment
specialist treatment
try a treatment
undergo treatment
unfair treatment
urgent treatment
Examples of 'treatment' in a sentence
treatment
This finding might encourage patients to seek treatment for health anxiety and to trust their heart.
The Sun (2016)
Only a firm diagnosis can point towards the most effective treatment.
The Sun (2017)
There is absolutely no special treatment for the wealthy other than extra scrutiny.
The Sun (2017)
His wife and sons had panic attacks after being told he was dead and also needed medical treatment.
The Sun (2016)
It could boost treatment of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.
The Sun (2016)
The treatments available now mean the tumour can be shrunk before surgery, while treatment after surgery can ensure it doesn't grow back.
The Sun (2016)
Where the cost of doing so is very high, it makes sense to introduce new treatments in a way that doesn't compromise other services.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Successful treatment with one patient is not enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The focus is on the ethical treatment of animals as well as bespoke veg and fruit bags.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This may be a lead for better forms of treatment in the future.
The Sun (2007)
The injured woman was given medical treatment after being crushed against a barrier.
The Sun (2006)
These men carried out their duties for us and this is the treatment they receive.
The Sun (2008)
Until we find more effective treatments many more will do so.
The Sun (2009)
And nowhere is that more important than in the testing of medical treatments.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We will continue to work with the exam boards to ensure that these students get fair treatment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This really is a big step forward in the treatment of unwanted hair.
The Sun (2008)
The prize also includes two free spa treatments per person.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But critics accused the star of using her celebrity status to get special treatment.
The Sun (2008)
This may pave the way for treatment.
The Sun (2016)
The other common eczema treatment is steroid cream.
The Sun (2015)
There is no evidence that any treatment other than surgery is effective.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We were unable to conceive naturally so embarked on the traumatic journey that is invasive fertility treatment.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Ships must be fitted with a sewage treatment plant or holding tank.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
That includes the correct treatment of animals.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The only way to help patients get the treatment they need is to ensure that money is spent effectively.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
treatment
British English: treatment /ˈtriːtmənt/ NOUN
medicalTreatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
There are two standard treatments for this disease.
American English: treatment
Arabic: مُعَامَلَة
Brazilian Portuguese: tratamento
Chinese: 治疗 MED
Croatian: tretman
Czech: léčba
Danish: behandling
Dutch: behandeling
European Spanish: tratamiento
Finnish: hoito
French: traitement
German: Behandlung
Greek: μεταχείριση
Italian: trattamento
Japanese: 治療
Korean: 치료
Norwegian: behandling
Polish: leczenie
European Portuguese: tratamento
Romanian: tratament
Russian: угощение
Latin American Spanish: tratamiento
Swedish: behandling vård
Thai: การดูแลรักษา
Turkish: tedavi
Ukrainian: лікування
Vietnamese: sự điều trị
British English: treatment NOUN
behaviour towards someone Your treatment of someone is the way you behave toward them or deal with them.
We don't want any special treatment.
American English: treatment
Brazilian Portuguese: tratamento
Chinese: 对待
European Spanish: tratamiento
French: traitement
German: Behandlung
Italian: trattamento
Japanese: 取り扱い
Korean: 대우
European Portuguese: tratamento
Latin American Spanish: tratamiento
All related terms of 'treatment'
ill-treatment
Ill-treatment is harsh or cruel treatment.
spa treatment
a non-medical procedure to help the health of the body, such as a massage
the treatment
the usual manner of dealing with a particular type of person (esp in the phrase give someone the ( full ) treatment )
VIP treatment
preferential or special treatment, as or as if given to famous or rich people
deny treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
drug treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
equal treatment
Your treatment of someone is the way you behave towards them or deal with them.
fair treatment
Your treatment of someone is the way you behave towards them or deal with them.
fund treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
harsh treatment
Your treatment of someone is the way you behave towards them or deal with them.
laser treatment
any of various medical and surgical techniques using lasers , such as the removal of small growths
offer treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
root treatment
a procedure , used for treating an abscess at the tip of the root of a tooth , in which the pulp is removed and a filling ( root filling ) inserted in the root canal
rough treatment
Your treatment of someone is the way you behave towards them or deal with them.
seek treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
self-treatment
the act or an instance of applying ( medical ) treatment to oneself
shock treatment
Shock treatment is the same as shock therapy .
treatment room
a room used for administering various medical treatments, and which contains any special equipment, etc, needed
water treatment
the act or process of making water more potable or useful , as by purifying , clarifying , softening , or deodorizing it
afford treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
beauty treatment
the use of some form of treatment to improve someone's beauty such as a facial , manicure or depilation
cancer treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
cosmetic treatment
Treatment of something involves putting a particular substance onto or into it, in order to clean it, to protect it, or to give it special properties.
hormone treatment
any of several medical treatments using hormones
hospital treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
improve treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
insulin treatment
treatment of diabetes with insulin
Pasteur treatment
Pasteur's method of preventing certain diseases, esp. rabies , by increasing the strength of successive inoculations with a specific weakened or attenuated virus
refuse treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
require treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
silent treatment
a refusal to speak with or acknowledge another person, usually as a sign of contempt or disapproval
sunray treatment
treatment using a sunray lamp
surface treatment
A surface treatment is a process applied to the surface of a material to make it better in some way, for example by making it more resistant to corrosion or wear.
treatment centre
A centre is a building where people have meetings , take part in a particular activity, or get help of some kind.
treatment options
An option is something that you can choose to do in preference to one or more alternatives .
treatment regime
A regime is a set of rules about food, exercise, or beauty that some people follow in order to stay healthy or attractive .
undergo treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
unfair treatment
Your treatment of someone is the way you behave towards them or deal with them.
urgent treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
alternative treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
conventional treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
expensive treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
experimental treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
favourable treatment
Your treatment of someone is the way you behave towards them or deal with them.
fertility treatment
the application of any of various methods or procedures to a woman or man to increase the woman's chances of conceiving a baby
hairdryer treatment
(esp in sport ) the practice of shouting at someone at close quarters in order to express one's displeasure at something he or she has done
infertility treatment
treatment aimed at helping a couple conceive
intensive treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
intermediate treatment
a form of child care for young people in trouble that involves neither custody nor punishment and provides opportunities to learn constructive patterns of behaviour to replace potentially criminal ones
pioneering treatment
Treatment is medical attention given to a sick or injured person or animal.
Chinese translation of 'treatment'
treatment
(ˈtriːtmənt)
n
(u) (= attention) 对(對)待 (duìdài)
(c/u) (Med) 治疗(療) (zhìliáo) (次, cì)
to have or receive treatment for sth (Med) 因某病接受治疗(療) (yīn mǒu bìng jiēshòu zhìliáo)
1 (noun)
Definition
the medical or surgical care given to a patient
Many patients are not getting the treatment they need.
Synonyms
care
medical care
nursing
medicine
surgery
His father had just recovered from heart surgery.
therapy
anti-cancer therapy
healing
medication
therapeutics
ministrations
2 (noun)
Definition
the medical or surgical care given to a patient
a new treatment for eczema
Synonyms
cure
There is still no cure for the common cold.
remedy
natural remedies to overcome winter infections
medication
She stopped taking the prescribed medication.
medicine
herbal medicines
3 (noun)
Definition
a way of handling a person or thing
She was shocked at his treatment of his employees.
Synonyms
handling
The family has criticized the military's handling of the affair.
dealings with
behaviour towards
conduct towards
management
the responsibility for its day-to-day management
reception
He received a cool reception to his speech.
usage
Parts of the motor wore out because of constant usage.
manipulation
action towards
4 (noun)
Definition
a way of handling a person or thing
criticism of the media's treatment of the affair
Synonyms
presentation
handling
coverage
Now a special TV network gives live coverage of most races.
investigation
He ordered an investigation into the affair.
analysis
They collect blood samples for analysis at the laboratory.
consideration
He said there should be careful consideration of the company's future role.
examination
They have taken the documents away for examination.
interpretation
the interpretation of the scriptures
exploration
an exploration of Celtic mythology
critique
The book is a feminist critique of Victorian female novelists.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of analysis
Definition
the separation of a whole into its parts for study or interpretation
They collect blood samples for analysis at the laboratory.
Synonyms
examination,
test,
division,
inquiry,
investigation,
resolution,
interpretation,
breakdown,
scanning,
separation,
evaluation,
scrutiny,
sifting,
anatomy,
dissolution,
dissection,
assay,
perusal,
anatomization
in the sense of consideration
Definition
careful thought
He said there should be careful consideration of the company's future role.
Synonyms
thought,
study,
review,
attention,
regard,
analysis,
examination,
reflection,
scrutiny,
deliberation,
contemplation,
perusal,
cogitation
in the sense of coverage
Definition
the amount of reporting given to a subject or event
Now a special TV network gives live coverage of most races.
Synonyms
reporting,
treatment,
analysis,
description,
reportage
Synonyms of 'treatment'
treatment
Explore 'treatment' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of critique
Definition
a critical essay or commentary
The book is a feminist critique of Victorian female novelists.
Synonyms
essay,
review,
analysis,
assessment,
examination,
commentary,
appraisal,
treatise
in the sense of examination
Definition
the act of examining
They have taken the documents away for examination.
Synonyms
inspection,
testing,
study,
research,
trial,
checking,
review,
survey,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
observation,
going-over (informal),
vetting,
scrutiny,
appraisal,
interrogation,
assay,
perusal,
recce (slang)
in the sense of exploration
an exploration of Celtic mythology
Synonyms
investigation,
study,
research,
survey,
search,
inquiry,
analysis,
examination,
probe,
inspection,
scrutiny,
once-over (informal)
in the sense of interpretation
Definition
the act or result of interpreting or explaining
the interpretation of the scriptures
Synonyms
reading,
study,
review,
version,
analysis,
explanation,
examination,
diagnosis,
evaluation,
exposition,
exegesis,
explication,
elucidation
in the sense of investigation
Definition
a careful search or examination in order to discover facts
He ordered an investigation into the affair.
Synonyms
examination,
study,
inquiry,
hearing,
research,
review,
search,
survey,
analysis,
probe,
inspection,
exploration,
scrutiny,
inquest,
fact finding,
recce (slang)
in the sense of management
Definition
the technique or practice of managing or controlling
the responsibility for its day-to-day management
Synonyms
administration,
control,
rule,
government,
running,
charge,
care,
operation,
handling,
direction,
conduct,
command,
guidance,
supervision,
manipulation,
governance,
superintendence
in the sense of medication
Definition
a drug or remedy
She stopped taking the prescribed medication.
Synonyms
medicine,
drug,
cure,
remedy,
prescription,
medicament
in the sense of medicine
Definition
any substance used in treating or alleviating the symptoms of disease
herbal medicines
Synonyms
remedy,
drug,
cure,
prescription,
medication,
nostrum,
physic,
medicament
in the sense of reception
Definition
the manner in which something is received
He received a cool reception to his speech.
Synonyms
response,
reaction,
acknowledgment,
recognition,
treatment,
welcome,
greeting
in the sense of remedy
Definition
a drug or treatment for curing pain or disease
natural remedies to overcome winter infections
Synonyms
cure,
treatment,
specific,
medicine,
therapy,
antidote,
panacea,
restorative,
relief,
nostrum,
physic (rare),
medicament,
counteractive
Additional synonyms
in the sense of surgery
Definition
medical treatment in which a person's body is cut open by a surgeon in order to treat or remove the problem part
His father had just recovered from heart surgery.
Synonyms
operation,
treatment
in the sense of therapy
Definition
the treatment of physical, mental, or social disorders or disease
anti-cancer therapy
Synonyms
remedy,
treatment,
cure,
healing,
method of healing,
remedial treatment
in the sense of usage
Definition
regular or constant use
Parts of the motor wore out because of constant usage.