malfunction

verb mal·func·tion \ˌmal-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən\

: to fail to function or work properly

Full Definition of MALFUNCTION

intransitive verb

: to function imperfectly or badly : fail to operate normally

— malfunction noun

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1958

Medical Dictionary

intransitive verb mal·func·tion \(ˈ)mal-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən\

: to function imperfectly or badly : fail to operate in the normal or usual manner <malfunctioning kidneys>

—malfunction noun

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