inoperable (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɒpərəbəl/
Definition
Not able to be treated by a surgical operation, often due to the location or advanced stage of a disease.
Examples
The doctors concluded the patient's condition was inoperable after reviewing the latest scans.
Despite extensive research, the rare disease proved to be inoperable, leaving few treatment choices.
She was told her brain tumor was inoperable, but she sought a second opinion.
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