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dysfunction
noun dys·func·tion \(ˌ)dis-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən\
: the condition of having poor and unhealthy behaviors and attitudes within a group of people
medical : the state of being unable to function in a normal way
Full Definition of DYSFUNCTION
1
: impaired or abnormal functioning <gastrointestinal dysfunction>
2
: abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interaction within a group <family dysfunction>
— dys·func·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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Variants of DYSFUNCTION
dys·func·tion also dis·func·tion \(ˌ)dis-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən\
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First Known Use of DYSFUNCTION
circa 1916
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dysfunction
noun dys·func·tion
Medical Definition of DYSFUNCTION
: impaired or abnormal functioning (as of an organ of the body)—see minimal brain dysfunction
—dys·func·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-əl\ adjective
—dys·func·tion·ing \-shə-niŋ\ noun
Variants of DYSFUNCTION
dys·func·tion also dis·func·tion \(ˈ)dis-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən\
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