dysfunction

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/dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

Definition of dysfunction

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

“Cerebellar dysfunction is characterized by truncal ataxia, a broad-based stance, dysmetria in which the limbs either overstep (hypermetria) or understep (hypometria), and tremor that is most pronounced when the animal attempts a goal-orientated movement (intention tremor).”
“We next consider the cognification of interpersonal dysfunctions in treating clinical depression.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

“Cerebellar dysfunction is characterized by truncal ataxia, a broad-based stance, dysmetria in which the limbs either overstep (hypermetria) or understep (hypometria), and tremor that is most pronounced when the animal attempts a goal-orientated movement (intention tremor).”
“We next consider the cognification of interpersonal dysfunctions in treating clinical depression.”

verb

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From dys- + function.

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