treatable

[/ˈtriːtəbəl/]
adjective
tratável
1. capable of being treated or cured, especially in a medical context
The disease is treatable with antibiotics.
A doença é tratável com antibióticos.
2. able to be dealt with or managed successfully
This is a treatable problem that we can solve.
Este é um problema tratável que podemos resolver.
3. capable of receiving or undergoing treatment
Patients with treatable conditions have better outcomes.
Pacientes com condições tratáveis têm melhores resultados.
The term 'treatable' is commonly used in medical and healthcare discussions in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tratável' is the standard medical terminology used by doctors and healthcare professionals when discussing conditions that can be managed or cured with proper treatment. This word carries optimistic connotations in medical contexts, as it suggests hope for recovery or improvement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
curablemanageablecontrollableremediable
Antonyms / Antônimos
untreatableincurableunmanageable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tratável
standard and widely used term in medical and general contexts
São Paulo
tratável
commonly used in healthcare discussions
Portugal
tratável
standard Portuguese usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

treatmenttreattherapycure

Related Idioms & Phrases

a treatable case
treatable illness
treatable disorder
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