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Definition of dysfunction noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dysfunction

noun
 
/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃn/
 
/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃn/
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. (medical) the fact of a part of the body not working as it should
    • The inflammation can lead to organ dysfunction if not treated.
    • renal/cognitive dysfunction
    see also erectile dysfunction
  2. the situation when the relationships within a society, family, etc. are not working as they should
    • a tale of loneliness and family dysfunction
    • Society’s dysfunctions can lead to many other problems.
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