treatable

American  

[tree-tuh-buhl] / ˈtri tə bəl /

adjective

1. able to be treated, especially medically.

   Some diseases are treatable but not curable.

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Other Word Forms

• nontreatable adjective
• treatability noun
• untreatable adjective

Etymology

Origin of treatable

treat + -able

Example Sentences

The disease is treatable with antibiotics, and early diagnosis helps prevent severe illness and hospitalization.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“HIV today is highly treatable and manageable when people have consistent access to care,” said Dillard Bassett.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Dr Catherine Hanna, a consultant clinical oncologist at the Belfast Health Trust, said anal cancer is treatable - with radiotherapy - if diagnosed early.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

In the elevator, the social worker attempts to prepare my grandparents for the sight of me, explaining the extent of my external injuries, which look bad, but are treatable.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman