defunctioning

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English

Etymology

From defunction (verb) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /diːˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/

Adjective

defunctioning (not comparable)

  1. (surgery) Involving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function.
    a defunctioning colostomy

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