Meaning of overtreat | Babel Free

Definitions

To subject to excessive medical treatment, often to such an extent as to cause adverse effects.

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Examples

“The traditional physician in Astoria who overtreated me for a case of syphilis six and a half years ago to the tune of twelve penicillin shots plus three weeks' worth of penicillin pills.”

“Also, overtreated patients become more insulin-resistant, and this gradually reverses as insulin doses are reduced.”

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