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The infection is treatable with antibiotics.
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Although upper stomach pain is often treatable and preventable, certain symptoms warrant prompt medical attention.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
When detected early, colorectal cancer is among the most treatable cancers.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
There are millions like Thomas across the United States and dozens of places like Albany — places with populations suffering high rates of chronic but treatable conditions, where the dominant institution is a hospital.
—Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 9 Mar. 2026
Second, the administration launched the Great American Recovery Initiative, which signifies a potential commitment to addressing addiction as a chronic, treatable condition which requires coordination across federal agencies, awareness, and access to treatment.
—Anand Parekh, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
When detected early, colorectal cancer is among the most treatable cancers.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
There are millions like Thomas across the United States and dozens of places like Albany — places with populations suffering high rates of chronic but treatable conditions, where the dominant institution is a hospital.
—Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 9 Mar. 2026
Second, the administration launched the Great American Recovery Initiative, which signifies a potential commitment to addressing addiction as a chronic, treatable condition which requires coordination across federal agencies, awareness, and access to treatment.
—Anand Parekh, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Treatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treatable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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treatable
adjective
treat·able
ˈtrēt-ə-bəl 
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