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Adjective: inoperable  in'ó-p(u-)ru-bul
  1. Not able to perform its normal function
     
  2. Not suitable for surgery
    "metastasis has rendered the tumour inoperable"

See also: unserviceable

Antonym: operable

Encyclopedia: Inoperable