inoperable

• Describe un estado, especialmente un tumor o enfermedad, que no puede tratarse ni extirparse mediante cirugía. También puede referirse a algo que no se puede hacer funcionar o que resulta imposible de operar o utilizar.

Describes a condition, especially a tumor or disease, that cannot be treated or removed by surgery.

1. Not functioningB2formal

   Not able to work or perform its intended function.

   inoperable (no funcional)

   • The machine is inoperable due to a broken motor.
   • The computer system became inoperable after the power surge.
   • The old elevator is now inoperable and needs replacement.

   Sinónimosbrokendefectivedowninoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctionalunserviceable

   Antónimosfunctionaloperableoperativeworking

2. Not suitable for surgeryC1formalmedical

   Describing a medical condition, especially a tumor, that cannot be treated or removed by surgery.

   inoperable (no apto para cirugía)

   • The tumor was found to be inoperable due to its location.
   • Doctors determined that the cancer was inoperable and recommended alternative treatments.
   • The patient was diagnosed with an inoperable brain aneurysm.

   Antónimosoperable