Hypofunctional
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having a decreased function (especially of an endocrine gland) not-comparable
"Support for the hypofunctional (as opposed to activated) microglia model is largely based on morphological examination of IBA1-stained microglia in autopsy samples from aged humans [ 29 – 32 ], as currently there are no specific markers that recognize only degenerating/dystrophic microglia."
Example
More examples"Support for the hypofunctional (as opposed to activated) microglia model is largely based on morphological examination of IBA1-stained microglia in autopsy samples from aged humans [ 29 – 32 ], as currently there are no specific markers that recognize only degenerating/dystrophic microglia."
Etymology
From hypo- + functional.
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