nontreatment
noun
non·treat·ment
ˌnän-ˈtrēt-mənt 
plural nontreatments
: an absence or lack of treatment (such as medical treatment)
… the risks and benefits of pharmacological treatment against the risks and benefits of nontreatment …—
Stephen M. Stahl
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“Nontreatment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontreatment. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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