dysfunction
nounfemininetécnico/diʃfũˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
dis·fun·cão
Definition
Abnormal or impaired functioning of an organ, system, or mechanism.
Family dysfunction can have long-term effects.
The patient suffers from liver dysfunction.
Common collocations
erectile dysfunctioncognitive dysfunctionorgan dysfunctionsocial dysfunction
Etymology
Do prefixo latino 'dis-' (negação, separação) + 'functio' (função).