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Definition of Dysfunction
1. Noun. (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group. "Sexual relationship dysfunction"
Exact synonyms: Disfunction
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Specialized synonyms: Ed, Erectile Dysfunction, Male Erecticle Dysfunction, Palsy, Paralysis
Generic synonyms: Pathology
Derivative terms: Dysfunctional
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Specialized synonyms: Ed, Erectile Dysfunction, Male Erecticle Dysfunction, Palsy, Paralysis
Generic synonyms: Pathology
Derivative terms: Dysfunctional
Definition of Dysfunction
1. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dysfunction
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Medical Definition of Dysfunction
1. Disturbance, impairment or abnormality of the functioning of an organ. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
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