B1nounhealth
US/ˈtriːt.mənt/
UK/ˈtriːt.mənt/
medical care that is given to a person to cure an illness or injury
In context
He is receiving treatment for a serious heart problem.
The new treatment for back pain has helped thousands of patients.
She refused treatment because she was afraid of hospitals.
Words that go with treatment
adjective + noun
- medical treatmentHe needs urgent medical treatment.
verb + noun
- receive treatmentPatients receive treatment free of charge.
- undergo treatmentShe will undergo treatment for six months.
- seek treatmentYou should seek treatment as soon as possible.
noun + preposition
- treatment forThere is no treatment for this virus.
verb + preposition
- respond to treatmentMost patients respond to treatment quickly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
take a treatmentCorrect: receive treatment