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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That is known as meconium aspiration syndrome – a potentially fatal condition that occurs in 5% to 10% of births but is treatable if diagnosed in time. Khwaga Ghani, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025 Regardless of what's causing the condition, COPD is treatable. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 Ringworm is a common fungal infection that is treatable with medication, including topical and oral treatments. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025 Executive dysfunction is treatable, although the approach varies from case to case. Charell G. Coleman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 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 13 Apr. 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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