Dysfunction Synonyms

dĭs-fŭngkshən
(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. disfunction

Words Related to Dysfunction

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. disorder
  2. abnormality
  3. overactivity
  4. underactivity
  5. neurogenic
  6. chronic-inflammation
  7. decompensation
  8. over-activity
  9. myopathy
  10. myopathies

Dysfunction Sentence Examples

  • These drugs should be used with caution in people with liver dysfunction.

  • The drug overwhelms the liver causing dysfunction.

  • It seems reasonable considering the symptoms of autism that dysfunction in these neurons are causes, but newer research has found that while there is a delay, mirror neurons function normally in individuals with autism.

  • The data indicate that there is a tendency toward primary thyroid dysfunction in Down 's syndrome.

  • The mechanisms behind certain sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction may differ from person to person and there are herbal supplements that can address some of these issues.

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