dysregulation

noun

dys·​reg·​u·​la·​tion ˌdis-ˌreg-yə-ˈlā-shən, -ˌreg-ə- How to pronounce dysregulation (audio)
: impairment of a physiological regulatory mechanism (as that governing metabolism, immune response, or organ function)
dysregulated adjective

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“Dysregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dysregulation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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