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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Despite its advanced stage, colon cancer at that point is highly treatable. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 In addition to the discovery of the old scar tissue, the recent tests also revealed a current, treatable condition. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 But in certain cases, allergic reactions can make this uncomfortable but easily treatable ailment into something that requires more serious medical attention. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025 Experts stress that the disease is highly treatable with early detection, but waiting for symptoms can mean a later, harder-to-treat diagnosis. Jenna Anderson, Health, 18 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 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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