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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of dysfunction. alt-of, alternative, archaic, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dysfunctiondysfunction

Etymology

From dis- + function.

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