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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

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Frequently asked questions

What does untreated mean?
not given medical care or treatment; "an untreated disease"; "the untreated wounded lay on makeshift cots" not subjected to chemical or physical treatment; "an untreated fabric" (of a specimen for study under a microscope) not treated with a reagent or dye
What part of speech is untreated?
Untreated is an adjective.
How many definitions does untreated have?
Untreated has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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