Definition Synonyms
Definition of dysfunction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
operational failurefailure to function in a normal or satisfactory way
- The dysfunction within the team led to poor results.
2.
medicalTECH. failure of an organ to work properlyTECH.
- He was diagnosed with kidney dysfunction.
3.
familyRare problems in family relationshipsRare
- Their family dysfunction affected the children's upbringing.
Expressions with dysfunction
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problem that makes normal sexual activity difficult or unsatisfying
The doctor discussed treatment options for his sexual dysfunction.
state where the liver does not work in a normal healthy way
The blood tests revealed signs of liver dysfunction after years of heavy drinking.
impaired working of the heart that affects normal blood flow
The patient showed signs of cardiac dysfunction after major surgery.
inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance
Many older men are affected by erectile dysfunction.
impaired work of the organs that filter blood and make urine
The doctor diagnosed renal dysfunction after reviewing the laboratory results.
neurological disorder affecting children's cognitive and behavioral functions
He was diagnosed with minimal brain dysfunction at an early age.
Origin of dysfunction
Latin, dys (bad) + functio (performance)
Terms with dysfunction included in their meaning
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mental health
severe mental or emotional stress causing temporary dysfunction
sexual dysfunction
inability to achieve an erection
disorder
in a state of complete disarray or dysfunction
medical
pill containing medication for erectile dysfunction
emotional dysfunction
person overwhelmed by intense emotions
sexual health
pill of sildenafil treating erectile dysfunction
medical
mental condition causing distress or dysfunction
medical
chronic liver disease causing scarring and dysfunction
limb sensation
disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves
sexual dysfunction
condition of ejaculating sooner than desired
medical
brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by loss of blood flow
medical
heart condition involving dysfunction of one or more heart valves
society
condition of social or relational dysfunction
medical slang
drug-related erectile dysfunction, especially after using methamphetamine
abr: erectile dysfunction
problem getting or keeping the penis hard for sex
acr: erectile dysfunction
problem when a man can't get or keep an erection
medical
abnormal fat accumulation in cells causing dysfunction
medical
substance causing liver damage or dysfunction
traditional medicine
Asian herb used for erectile dysfunction
acr: minimal brain dysfunction
small problem in the brain
medical
inflammation of nerves causing pain and dysfunction
medical
related to disease or dysfunction of the nervous system
psychology
excessive stimulation causing dysfunction
acr: Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction
sexual problems after stopping certain antidepressants
Examples of dysfunction in a sentence
The dysfunction in the system caused delays. Liver dysfunction can lead to serious health issues. The patient showed signs of heart dysfunction. Family dinners often highlighted their dysfunction. Counseling helped them address their dysfunction.
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- French:dysfonctionnement, dysfonction, ...
- German:Fehlfunktion, Dysfunktion, ...
- Italian:disfunzione, insufficienza, ...
- Spanish:disfunción, insuficiencia renal, ...
- Portuguese:disfunção, desajuste, ...
- Chinese:功能障碍, 机能失调, ...
- Japanese:機能不全, 機能障害, ...
- Arabic:خَلَل, خَلَل وَظِيفِي, ...
- Hebrew:לִיקּוּי תִּפְקוּדִי, דִּיסְפוּנְקְצְיָה, ...
- Russian:дисфункция, нарушение функции, ...
- Ukrainian:дисфункція, недостатність, ...
- Hindi:कार्यविघटन, विफलता, ...
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