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undertreat

/ˌʌndərˈtriːt/ verb · British & US
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What does undertreat mean?

verb

To treat or deal with something in a way that is not thorough or complete, often in a way that is inadequate or insufficient.

Example

"The doctor undertreated the patient's symptoms, which led to a longer recovery time."

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