treat‧ment S3 W1 something that is done to cure someone who is
injured or ill [↪ treat] medical[uncountable and countable]M
There have been great advances in the treatment of cancer. The
best treatment for a cold is to rest and drink lots of fluids.
She was given emergency treatment by paramedics. Some of the
patients had to wait weeks to get the treatment they needed.
Michael responded well to treatment (=got better when he was
treated). a particular way of behaving towards someone or of
dealing with them [↪ treat] behaviour towards
somebody[uncountable] Civil rights groups have complained about
the harsh treatment of prisoners. special/preferential treatment
(=when one person is treated better than another) The two young
princes were not singled out for special treatment at school.
Just lately, Kyra has been giving me the silent treatment
(=refusing to speak to me because she is angry with me). a
particular way of dealing with or talking about a subject [↪
treat]: of a subject[uncountable and countable] I d