treatable

[tree-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. able to be treated, especially medically.

   Some diseases are treatable but not curable.

Other Word Forms

• treatability noun
• nontreatable adjective
• untreatable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of treatable¹

treat + -able

Example Sentences

"Gum disease is preventable and treatable," said Sen. "If future studies confirm this link, it could offer a new avenue for reducing cerebral small vessel disease by targeting oral inflammation. For now, it underscores how dental care may support long-term brain health."

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Such insights could lead to new biomarkers that detect lung disease in its earliest, most treatable stages.

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Bipolar disorder is a treatable mental health condition marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

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Or patients who perished from treatable infections for lack of antibiotics and proper dressings for wounds.

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Subsequent scans found another tumour in his liver that was unconnected to his lung cancer and also treatable.

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