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treat·ment

treatment

 
 
pronunciation:
trit mnt
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Treatment is the way a person acts toward another person or animal.
This animal shelter is known for its especially kind treatment of animals.
definition 2: A treatment for a disease or injury is a way of helping a person get better when they have it. Sometimes a treatment is medicine. Sometimes it is something to do that helps--like drinking a lot of liquids and staying in bed when you're sick with the flu. Doctors study treatments so that they can help their patients fight disease or recover from their injuries.
My grandma's doctor gave her a new treatment for the pain in her back. She says the treatment is working.Scientists are always looking for new treatments for diseases.
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cure
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