treatable

American

[tree-tuh-buhl] / ˈtri tə bəl /

adjective

able to be treated, especially medically.

Some diseases are treatable but not curable.

Other Word Forms

nontreatable adjective
treatability noun
untreatable adjective

Etymology

Origin of treatable

treat + -able

Example Sentences

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Because sleep problems are common, measurable, and treatable, identifying and addressing them early could significantly alter the course of cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily

I am lucky that I had a type of cancer that was highly treatable.

From The Wall Street Journal

If caught early, breast cancer is treatable with up to a 99 percent five-year survival rate, according to the American Cancer Society.

From Slate

Active TB disease is treatable and curable with appropriate antibiotics if it is identified promptly; some cases require hospitalization.

From Los Angeles Times

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when detected early.

From The Wall Street Journal

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