DYSFUNCTION


Meaning of DYSFUNCTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪsfʌŋkʃən ]

( dysfunctions)

1.

If you refer to a dysfunction in something such as a relationship or someone’s behaviour, you mean that it is different from what is considered to be normal. ( FORMAL )

...his severe emotional dysfunction was very clearly apparent.

N-COUNT

2.

If someone has a physical dysfunction , part of their body is not working properly. ( MEDICAL )

...kidney and liver dysfunction.

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