treatment
US /ˈtriːt.mənt/
UK /ˈtriːt.mənt/
1.
the manner in which someone or something is dealt with or behaved toward
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She received excellent treatment from the hospital staff.
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The dog gets special treatment because he's old.
2.
the use of medical methods to cure a disease or injury
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The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
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He is undergoing treatment for cancer.
3.
a process applied to a substance or material to alter its properties or prepare it for use
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The wood undergoes a special chemical treatment to make it waterproof.
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Water treatment plants purify water for consumption.