untreated
adjective
un·treat·ed
ˌən-ˈtrē-təd 
: not treated
untreated wastewater
especially
: not improved or controlled medically
an untreated case of pneumonia
untreated diabetic patients
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Low-income individuals and people of color are more likely to lack access to dental care, leading them to go untreated.
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Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
When your body does not have enough insulin, your blood sugar rises and leaves you at risk for developing serious complications if left untreated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
In February 2023, a record-setting storm led to an overflow that released 230 million gallons of untreated wastewater into Milwaukee's local waterways.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
By 2021—the same year 94% of people with a substance use disorder were reported to go untreated—Quit Genius had nabbed a total of $78 million.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
And high blood pressure can be fatal if left untreated.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Prebys Foundation Over the last five years, over 100 billion gallons of untreated sewage have flowed through Mexico's Tijuana River and into the Pacific Ocean at the shores of the seaside town, contaminating the air, water and soil and posing environmental and public health hazards.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2024
However, certain conditions like yeast infections can risk your pet's well-being if left untreated.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
This trauma, especially when left untreated, can have far-reaching consequences on wellbeing, showing up in areas like relationships, work habits, physical health, and more.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
When your body does not have enough insulin, your blood sugar rises and leaves you at risk for developing serious complications if left untreated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
In February 2023, a record-setting storm led to an overflow that released 230 million gallons of untreated wastewater into Milwaukee's local waterways.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
By 2021—the same year 94% of people with a substance use disorder were reported to go untreated—Quit Genius had nabbed a total of $78 million.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
And high blood pressure can be fatal if left untreated.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Prebys Foundation Over the last five years, over 100 billion gallons of untreated sewage have flowed through Mexico's Tijuana River and into the Pacific Ocean at the shores of the seaside town, contaminating the air, water and soil and posing environmental and public health hazards.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2024
However, certain conditions like yeast infections can risk your pet's well-being if left untreated.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
This trauma, especially when left untreated, can have far-reaching consequences on wellbeing, showing up in areas like relationships, work habits, physical health, and more.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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untreated
adjective
un·treat·ed
-ˈtrēt-əd
: not subjected to treatment
an untreated disease
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