Untreated Definition & Meaning

untreated
adjective
  1. not given medical care or treatment; "an untreated disease"; "the untreated wounded lay on makeshift cots"
  2. not subjected to chemical or physical treatment; "an untreated fabric"
  3. (of a specimen for study under a microscope) not treated with a reagent or dye

"Untreated" in song lyrics

See how untreated is used in real songs:

  • "peyronies disease gets worse if untreated"
    AOL — AOL
  • "strep throat untreated"
    AOL — AOL
  • "can oral thrush be left untreated"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "untreated"

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