treatment

• Substantivo que designa a assistência médica, a terapia ou o cuidado dispensado a um paciente em razão de doença, lesão ou condição; também se refere ao ato ou modo de lidar com algo ou alguém.

A noun referring to the medical care, therapy, or management given to a patient for a disease, injury, or condition.

1. Medical careB1formalmedical

   The use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of a disease or injury.

   Tratamento

   • She is receiving treatment for cancer.
   • The doctor recommended a new treatment for the infection.
   • He responded well to the treatment and is recovering.

   Sinônimoscarecuremedical careremedytherapy

2. Way of behavingB1formal

   The way you behave towards someone or deal with something.

   Tratamento

   • The treatment of prisoners has improved significantly.
   • I didn't appreciate his rude treatment of the staff.
   • The company is known for its fair treatment of employees.

   Sinônimosapproachbehaviorconductdealinghandlingreceptionusage

3. Processing or handlingB2formal

   A process or method used to prepare, preserve, or change something.

   Tratamento

   • The water undergoes chemical treatment before it is safe to drink.
   • This wood requires a special treatment to prevent rot.
   • The treatment of the data took several hours.

   Sinônimosconditioninghandlingpreparationprocessing