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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High blood pressure is treatable through lifestyle changes and medication. Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 17 July 2025 The good news is that when it is caught early, colon cancer is highly treatable. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 July 2025 This program sequenced the genomes of 100,000 infants to screen for over 200 rare, treatable genetic conditions. William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Encouraging those suffering from treatable mental health issues to seek meaning in service could also boost recruitment numbers. Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 12 June 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 Jul. 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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