CEFR B1

treatment

noun

Meaning

The way a person, illness, or other subject is handled or dealt with, especially in a medical or scientific context.

Examples

The new drug offers a promising treatment for the disease.
Proper care and treatment are essential for recovery.

Synonyms: care, handling, therapy, management

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treatment (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtriːtmənt/

Definition

The way a person, illness, or other subject is handled or dealt with, especially in a medical or scientific context.

Examples

The new drug offers a promising treatment for the disease.
Proper care and treatment are essential for recovery.
Patients receive various forms of treatment, including therapy and medication.

How to Use treatment

treatment for (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the condition or illness that is being addressed. — "This is the latest treatment for cancer."
treatment of (prepositional phrase): Used to describe how someone or something is handled or dealt with. — "The fair treatment of animals is a global concern."

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