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defunctioning.

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

13 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/diːˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
  1. Involving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function.

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From defunction (verb) + -ing.

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