initialtreatment
nounUK /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈtriːtmənt/
US /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈtriːtmənt/
The first care someone gets when they are hurt or sick.
The doctor gave him initial treatment for his cut before sending him home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first step used to fix a problem or clean something.
The initial treatment of the stain is to rinse it with cold water.
3. The first stage of preparing a material, such as wood or metal, for later use.
Initial treatment of the wood protects it from water damage.
4. The first round of medicine or therapy given for an illness.
Her initial treatment was a simple antibiotic.