dysfunction

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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
If you refer to a dysfunction in something such as a relationship or someone's behaviour, you mean that it is different from what is considered to be normal. his severe emotional dysfunction was very clearly apparent
A dysfunction is an abnormal function, that is either diseased, faulty or bad
Any disturbance or impairment in the normal functioning of an organ or body part
Partially impaired or abnormal function
Abnormal function
If someone has a physical dysfunction, part of their body is not working properly. kidney and liver dysfunction
{i} impaired functioning, malfunction
disturbance, impairment, or abnormality of the functioning of an organ
(medicine) any disturbance in the function of an organ or body part
Unable to function normally as a body organ or system
This is simply an abnormal or impaired function, usually talking about nerves and or muscles
a disease or condition where the body's mechanisms do not work properly
Abnormal or imperfect functioning of an organ
impaired or abnormal function
dysfunctional
Functioning incorrectly or abnormally
erectile dysfunction
The inability of a man to obtain or sustain an erection. Abbreviation: ED
dysfunctional
Dysfunctional is used to describe relationships or behaviour which are different from what is considered to be normal. the characteristics that typically occur in a dysfunctional family
erectile dysfunction
Impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis(synonym) male erecticle dysfunction, ED
A dysfunction
dysfunctionality
dysfunctional
impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
dysfunctional
{s} of or pertaining to a dysfunction, not functioning properly
dysfunctional
(of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior"
dysfunctions
plural of dysfunction
erectile dysfunction
The inability to achieve penile erection or to maintain an erection until ejaculation. Also called impotence
erectile dysfunction
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
minimal brain dysfunction
Attention deficit disorder. No longer in scientific use
sexual dysfunction
Inability to experience arousal or achieve sexual satisfaction under ordinary circumstances, as a result of psychological or physiological problems. The most common sexual dysfunctions have traditionally been referred to as impotence (applied to males) and frigidity (females), but these terms have gradually been replaced by more specific terms. Most sexual dysfunctions can be overcome through use of counseling, psychotherapy, or drug therapy
dysfunction

    Hyphenation

    dys·func·tion

    Turkish pronunciation

    dîsfʌngkşın

    Antonyms

    function

    Pronunciation

    /dəsˈfəɴɢksʜən/ /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/

    Etymology

    () From Ancient Greek δυσ- (dys-, “bad or abnormal”) + English function
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