nonfunctioning

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non·func·tion·ing | \ ˌnän-ˈfəŋ(k)-sh(ə-)niŋ

Definition of nonfunctioning

1 : not performing or able to perform a function : not functioning : nonfunctional a nonfunctioning telephone a nonfunctioning kidney

2 medical, of a tumor : not secreting hormones or not secreting hormones that produce clinical symptoms a nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma nonfunctioning islet cell tumors

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There are more nonfunctioning lights on the road today than there ever used to be. — Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, "Mechanics can't find source of stalling engine, but Motormouth has diagnosis," 13 June 2017 The ocular prosthesis can be nearly spherical, like the eyeball, or cup-like, to fit over an existing, malformed and nonfunctioning eye. — Christopher Wanjek, Fox News, "3D-printed 'eyes' could help blind children's faces grow naturally," 17 May 2017

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nonfunctioning

adjective

non·func·tion·ing | \ -ˈfəŋ(k)-sh(ə-)niŋ

Medical Definition of nonfunctioning

1 : not performing or able to perform a regular function a nonfunctioning thyroid

2 of a tumor : not secreting hormones or not secreting hormones which produce clinical symptoms a nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma nonfunctioning islet cell tumors