Difficult to detect, the condition used to be untreatable, and usually caused death before age 20 (Time).
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treat|a|ble — «TREE tuh buhl», adjective. that can be treated; suitable to be treated: »a treatable disease … Useful english dictionary
trac´ta|ble|ness — trac|ta|ble «TRAK tuh buhl», adjective. 1. easily managed or controlled; easy to deal with; docile: »a tractable child. Dogs are more tractable than cats. SYNONYM(S): compliant, manageable. 2. easily handled or worked: »Tractable metals can be… … Useful english dictionary
trac|ta|ble — «TRAK tuh buhl», adjective. 1. easily managed or controlled; easy to deal with; docile: »a tractable child. Dogs are more tractable than cats. SYNONYM(S): compliant, manageable. 2. easily handled or worked: »Tractable metals can be hammered and… … Useful english dictionary
a|bus´a|ble — a|buse «verb. uh BYOOZ; noun. uh BYOOS», verb, a|bused, a|bus|ing, noun. –v.t. 1. to use wrongly; make bad use of; misuse: »Do not abuse the privilege of using the library by loud talking. 2. to treat badly; … Useful english dictionary
ca|ress´a|ble — ca|ress «kuh REHS», noun, verb, ressed or (Archaic or Poetic) rest, ress|ing. –n. 1. a touch showing affection; tender embrace or kiss: »The little boy was embarrassed by his aunt s caresses. 2. an expression of public regard or esteem; show of… … Useful english dictionary
cher´ish|a|ble — cher|ish «CHEHR ihsh», transitive verb. 1. to hold dear; treat with tenderness; aid or protect: »A mother cherishes her baby. Cherish those hearts that hate thee (Shakespeare). 2. Figurative. to keep in the mind; cling to: »The old woman… … Useful english dictionary
frib|ble — «FRIHB uhl», verb, bled, bling, noun, adjective. –v.i. 1. to behave frivolously; trifle: »Not as you treat those fools that are fribbling round about you (Thackeray). 2. Obsolete. to falter; totter. –v.t. to waste foolishly … Useful english dictionary
paint´a|ble — paint1 «paynt», noun, verb. –n. 1. a) a solid coloring matter mixed with a liquid, that can be spread on a surface to make a layer or film of white, black, or colored matter. b) the solid coloring matter alone; pigment: »a box of paints. 2. the… … Useful english dictionary
pro|ject´a|ble — proj|ect «noun. PROJ ehkt; verb. pruh JEHKT», noun, verb. –n. 1. a plan; scheme: »Flying in a heavy machine was once thought an impossible project. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under plan. (Cf. ↑plan) 2. an undertaking; enterprise: » … Useful english dictionary
test´a|ble — test 1 «tehst», noun, adjective, verb. –n. 1. an examination or trial: »The teacher gave us a test in arithmetic. People who want a license to drive an automobile must pass a test. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under trial. (Cf. ↑trial) 2. a means of… … Useful english dictionary
