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 subtypes, like acute promyelocytic leukemia, are now highly treatable, but AML overall remains a fast-moving and dangerous opponent. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025 What was once framed as unavoidable decline is now recognized as a treatable, manageable set of symptoms. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025 Mange is treatable with antibiotics and other drugs. Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025 Anxiety is a highly treatable condition. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 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 15 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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