More euphemisms. What disease, exactly, is this procedure treating? None. The procedure is in fact disabling what *is* functioning, not treating what is not functioning.
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It facilitates the care necessitated by her developmental disabilities, and (WRT hysterectomy) prevents needless pain and hemorrhaging.
The procedure is in fact disabling what *is* functioning, not treating what is not functioning.
Some people have their wisdom teeth taken out, not because they are "not functioning", but because they can cause problems later.