[dis-fuhngk-shuh
n] 
| 1. | Medicine/Medical. malfunctioning, as of an organ or structure of the body. |
| 2. | any malfunctioning part or element: the dysfunctions of the country's economy. |
| 3. | Sociology. a consequence of a social practice or behavior pattern that undermines the stability of a social system. |
| dys·func·tion also dis·func·tion (dĭs-fŭngk'shən) n. Abnormal or impaired functioning, especially of a bodily system or social group. dys·func'tion·al adj. |
dysfunction dys·func·tion or dis·func·tion (dĭs-fŭngk'shən)
n.
Abnormal or impaired functioning, especially of a bodily system or organ.
