inactive treatment
nounUK /ɪnˈæktɪv ˈtriːtmənt/
US /ɪnˈæktɪv ˈtriːtmənt/
A treatment that is not doing anything to fight the sickness.
The doctor chose inactive treatment and just watched the patient closely.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A medical approach where no active medicine or procedure is used.
For a mild case, inactive treatment may be all that is needed.
3. A period of waiting to see if a condition improves on its own.
The team recommended inactive treatment before trying stronger drugs.
4. Care that only relieves symptoms without attacking the cause.
Inactive treatment kept her comfortable while her body healed.