dysfunction

dys·func·tion

noun \(ˌ)dis-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən\

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-n^əl\ adjective

Variants of DYSFUNCTION

dys·func·tion also dis·func·tion \(ˌ)dis-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən\

Examples of DYSFUNCTION

1. The disease causes gastrointestinal dysfunctions.

First Known Use of DYSFUNCTION

circa 1916

Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

Rhymes with DYSFUNCTION

malfunction