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
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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
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untreated
adjective
un·treat·ed
-ˈtrēt-əd
: not subjected to treatment
an untreated disease
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