Dysfunction meaning

dĭs-fŭngk'shən
Failure to achieve or sustain a behavioral norm or expected condition, as in a social relationship.
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Abnormal or impaired functioning of a bodily system or organ.
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Abnormal, impaired, or incomplete functioning, as of a bodily organ or part.
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Abnormal or impaired functioning of a bodily system or organ.
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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.
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Dysfunction is defined as an abnormality or impairment, or a deviation from accepted social behavior.

When your kidneys are not able to filter out waste, this is an example of kidney dysfunction.

When a group of teens engages in drinking and other unwanted behaviors, this is an example of dysfunction.

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Failure to achieve or sustain a behavioral norm or expected condition, as in a social relationship.
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Origin of dysfunction

dys- +‎ function

Sentence Examples

  • It seems reasonable considering the symptoms of autism that dysfunction in these neurons are causes, but newer research has found that while there is a delay, mirror neurons function normally in individuals with autism.

  • These drugs should be used with caution in people with liver dysfunction.

  • Even when treated, rape and sexual assault can cause poor self-esteem, sexual dysfunction and impaired sexual and personal relations, insomnia, anxiety, eating disorders, and other psychological symptoms that last into adulthood.

  • The study, Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children concludes, "We have identified a chronic enterocolitis in children that may be related to neuropsychiatric dysfunction.

  • Performing bilirubin tests is the first step in making sure that normal degrees of jaundice do not become more severe and that liver dysfunction or other causative conditions, if present, are identified and treated early.

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