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dys⋅func⋅tion

  [dis-fuhngk-shuhn]
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–noun
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.
Origin:
1915–20; dys- + function

Related forms:
dys⋅func⋅tion⋅al, adjective
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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.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: dys·func·tion
Variant: also dis·func·tion /(')dis-'f&[ng](k)-sh&n/
Function: noun
: impaired or abnormal functioning (as of an organ of the body) —see MINIMAL BRAIN DYSFUNCTION —dys·func·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&n-&l/ adjective —dys·func·tion·ing /-sh&-ni[ng]/ noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

dysfunction dys·func·tion or dis·func·tion (dĭs-fŭngk'shən)
n.
Abnormal or impaired functioning, especially of a bodily system or organ.

dys·func'tion·al adj.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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