dysfunction (redirected from Dysfunctions)

dys·func·tion also dis·func·tion  (ds-fngkshn)

n.

Abnormal or impaired functioning, especially of a bodily system or social group.

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dys·function·al adj.

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dysfunction

Noun

1. Med any disturbance or abnormality in the function of an organ or part

2. (esp. of a family) failure to show the characteristics or fulfil the purposes accepted as normal or beneficial

dysfunctional adj

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Noun

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dysfunction - (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectile dysfunction"; "sexual relationship dysfunction" disfunction medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques ED, erectile dysfunction, male erecticle dysfunction - impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition palsy, paralysis - loss of the ability to move a body part