defunctioning

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/diːˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/

adjective

Involving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function.

“a defunctioning colostomy”

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Meanings

adjectivedefunctioning (not comparable)
  1. not comparablemedicineInvolving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function.

    a defunctioning colostomy

Origin

From defunction (verb) + -ing.

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Cite this entry
APA

defunctioning. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defunctioning

MLA

“defunctioning.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defunctioning. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “defunctioning,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defunctioning.

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