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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Some of these infections, like Lyme disease, are treatable if caught early. Dr. Baibing Chen, CNBC, 27 May 2025 The condition is treatable, especially when diagnosed early. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 May 2025 The condition is treatable, but underdiagnosed, doctors tell NPR. Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 24 May 2025 The brain disorder that forced Billy Joel to cancel his concert tour can cause trouble walking and thinking straight — but is often treatable and can even be reversed, doctors said. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 May 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 9 Jun. 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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