Curability: meaning, definitions and examples

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curability

 

[ ˈkjʊrəˌbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Curability refers to the possibility or likelihood that a medical condition or disease can be completely cured or resolved. It is an important concept in healthcare, as it influences treatment decisions and patient outlook. The degree of curability often depends on various factors including the type of illness, timing of diagnosis, and available medical interventions. While some conditions may have a high degree of curability, others may be chronic or terminal, affecting how they are managed.

Synonyms

healing potential, recoverability, treatability.

Examples of usage

  • The curability of certain cancers has improved with advanced treatments.
  • Early diagnosis is crucial for the curability of many diseases.
  • Doctors discussed the curability of the patient's condition.
  • Research is ongoing to determine the curability of autoimmune disorders.

Translations

Translations of the word "curability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curabilidade

🇮🇳 उपचार्यता

🇩🇪 Heilbarkeit

🇮🇩 dapat disembuhkan

🇺🇦 лікувальність

🇵🇱 uleczalność

🇯🇵 治療可能性

🇫🇷 curabilité

🇪🇸 curabilidad

🇹🇷 tedavi edilebilirlik

🇰🇷 치료 가능성

🇸🇦 إمكانية العلاج

🇨🇿 léčitelnost

🇸🇰 liečiteľnosť

🇨🇳 可治愈性

🇸🇮 ozdravljivost

🇮🇸 lækningarmöguleiki

🇰🇿 емделу мүмкіндігі

🇬🇪 მკურნალობის შესაძლებლობა

🇦🇿 müalicə oluna bilmək

🇲🇽 curabilidad

Etymology

The word 'curability' derives from the Latin verb 'curare,' meaning 'to care for' or 'to heal.' This root reflects the long-standing relationship between healing and care throughout human history. The suffix '-ability' is used to form nouns indicating the quality of being able to do something, thus creating a term that embodies the concept of the ability to heal. The term has been used in medical literature to discuss the outcomes of various conditions, especially as medical science progresses. The notion of curability has evolved significantly with advancements in medical technology and treatment methodologies, leading to a better understanding of diseases that were once deemed incurable.