Defunctioning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Defunctioning is an adjective meaning (surgery) Involving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function.
Meaning
(surgery) Involving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function.
Example Sentences
a defunctioning colostomy
Related Words
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