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Definition of 'Dysfunction'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) dysfunction
impairment of function or malfunctioning, as of an organ or structure of the body.

2. dysfunction
a consequence of a social activity or structure that undermines a social system.

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1. (noun) dysfunction, disfunction
(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"

'Dysfunction' - Nearby Entries
dysdercus dysentery dysfunction dysfunctional dysgenesis dysgenic dysgenics

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