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Adjective

treatable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈtɹitəbəɫ/ UK /tɹˈiːtəbəl/ treat·able

adj.describing a medical condition or problem that can be cured or improved with treatment. You use this when you want to say that a situation is not a total disaster and can be fixed.

adj.capable of being cured or significantly improved through medical intervention. Often used in clinical contexts to distinguish between manageable and terminal conditions.


SIMPLE

The doctor said the infection is treatable with a simple antibiotic.

CONTEXTUAL

While some symptoms are treatable with lifestyle changes, others require a more intensive medical approach.

COMPLEX

The early detection of the disease means that it remains treatable, offering the patient a high chance of recovery if they follow the prescribed regimen.

The treatment also worked in human brain organoids and showed lasting effects in adult mice, suggesting the brain may remain more treatable later in life than previously thought.

ScienceDaily· 7 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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