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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But the disease is highly treatable if caught early; screening is recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 at average risk. Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025 While cataracts are often treatable with surgery, conditions such as AMD and glaucoma can be more challenging, making early detection crucial. Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025 How To Manage Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a highly treatable condition. Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 4 Oct. 2025 At these stages, tumors are small and highly treatable, with a five-year survival rate of 99%. Jennie Durant, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 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 20 Oct. 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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