operable

operable
Denoting a patient or condition on which a surgical procedure can be performed with a reasonable expectation of cure or relief.

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op·er·a·ble 'äp-(ə-)rə-bəl adj
1) fit, possible, or desirable to use
2) likely to result in a favorable outcome upon surgical treatment
op·er·a·bil·i·ty .äp-(ə-)rə-'bil-ət-ē n, pl -ties

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op·er·a·ble (opґər-ə-bəl) subject to being operated upon with a reasonable degree of safety; appropriate for surgical removal.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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