Associations to the word «Inoperable»

Wiktionary

INOPERABLE, adjective. Incapable of being successfully surgically operated on.
INOPERABLE, adjective. Incapable of correct operation or function; inoperative.

Dictionary definition

INOPERABLE, adjective. Not able to perform its normal function.
INOPERABLE, adjective. Not suitable for surgery; "metastasis has rendered the tumor inoperable".

Wise words

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