dysfunction

Noun

dys=func=tion

WORDNET DICTIONARY

dysfunction(n = noun.state) disfunction - (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"

has particulars: ed, erectile dysfunction, male erecticle dysfunction, palsy, paralysis

is a kind of pathology

Derived form adjective dysfunctional₁

dysfunction, n. an abnormality or impairment of function.

Derivative

dysfunctional adj.

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