defunctioning

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

Translations

surgery: involving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function