treatable

adjective

treat·​able ˈtrē-tə-bəl How to pronounce treatable (audio)
: capable of being treated : yielding or responsive to treatment
a treatable disease
treatability noun

Examples of treatable in a Sentence

The infection is treatable with antibiotics.
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Fit to serve with HIV For nearly three decades, HIV has been treatable with antiretroviral medications. Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025 However, most thyroid cancers are treatable, and most people have a good outcome. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025 Though there is no cure for asthma, the condition is treatable and manageable. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 Most of these conditions are treatable with devices, medication, cognitive behavioral sleep therapy, changes in habits and more. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for treatable 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of treatable was in the 14th century

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“Treatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treatable. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

treatable

adjective
treat·​able ˈtrēt-ə-bəl How to pronounce treatable (audio)
: capable of being treated : yielding or responsive to treatment
a treatable disease
treatability noun
plural treatabilities

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