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Treatments

Verb / ˈtri:tmʌnts / Another word for treatments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Treatments are the actions or medical care given to a person to cure an illness or injury.

Synonyms & similar words

handling treatment discourse discussion intervention therapy medication remedy cure healing care procedure surgery operation intervention regimen program plan approach process technique method system practice protocol

Synonyms by register

Formal

therapies interventions remedies management

Informal

fixes cures solutions care

Literary

balms salves potions

Antonyms

neglect ignorance disregard indifference abandonment omission

Common collocations

  • medical treatments
  • cancer treatments
  • skin treatments
  • hair treatments
  • dental treatments
  • alternative treatments
  • standard treatments
  • new treatments

Word family

noun treatment
verb treat
adjective treatable

Usage note

The word 'treatments' can refer to medical care, but also to the way something is handled or dealt with. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The treatments helped my headache go away.
  2. My dog needed treatments for his broken leg.
  3. Her cancer treatments made her very tired.
  4. The spa offered a variety of treatments for relaxation.
  5. The dentist suggested some treatments to improve my oral health.

Quotes

  • 'Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.' - William Makepeace Thackeray
  • 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.' - Mahatma Gandhi
  • 'Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.' - Dalai Lama XIV

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