inoperable

inoperable
Denoting that which cannot be operated upon, or a condition that cannot likely be cured by surgery.

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in·op·er·a·ble (')in-'äp-(ə-)rə-bəl adj not treatable or remediable by or suitable for surgery <an advanced and \inoperable cancer> <a developing cataract still \inoperable>
in·op·er·a·bil·i·ty (.)in-.äp-(ə-)rə-'bil-ət-ē n, pl -ties

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in·op·er·a·ble (in-opґər-ə-bəl) not suitable to be operated upon.

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