operable - Definition from the HOSPITAL topic - MEDICINE

Topic: HOSPITAL

operable
adjective

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1T a system which is operable is working [≠ inoperable]:

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Less than half the rail network was operable.

2MH a medical condition that is operable can be treated by an operation [≠ inoperable]

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