Associations to the word «Dysfunction»

Wiktionary

DYSFUNCTION, noun. 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.
DYSFUNCTION, verb. (nonstandard) (intransitive) (mostly biology) To fail to function correctly; to malfunction.

Dictionary definition

DYSFUNCTION, noun. (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".

Wise words

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