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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The disparities also extended to preventable deaths before age 75, including deaths tied to drug overdoses, car crashes and treatable illnesses. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Patients worried about finding something wrong can rest assured that there is often a less complicated explanation for GI symptoms, such as constipation, that's very treatable. Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 11 May 2026 The treatable conditions can include depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 May 2026 National research from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association shows that complex health issues like cancer, if detected through preventative screenings, are far more likely to be found at the earliest, most treatable stage, significantly reducing the cost of care. Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for treatable

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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 15 May. 2026.

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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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