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 debate centers around the idea of what constitutes a cure for multiple myeloma, the to-date incurable but increasingly treatable form of blood cancer I have.

From Slate

It is treatable but can escalate quickly.

From BBC

"While it is very rare, it's also very treatable," she said.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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

From BBC