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disfunction

/dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

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noun

/dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое нарушение или ухудшение нормального функционирования органа, части тела или социальной группы.

A noun referring to any disturbance or impairment in the normal functioning of an organ, body part, or social group.

  1. Medical dysfunctionB2formalmedical

    Any disturbance or abnormality in the functioning of an organ or body part.

    ruДисфункция

    • The patient was diagnosed with a liver dysfunction.
    • Kidney dysfunction can lead to serious health complications.
    • The doctor is treating a dysfunction of the thyroid gland.

    Synonymsabnormalitydisorderdisturbancedysfunctionfailureimpairmentmalfunction

    Antonymsfunction

  2. Social dysfunctionB2formal

    A disturbance or impairment in the functioning of a social group, organization, or system.

    ruДисфункция

    • The committee's dysfunction prevented them from reaching a decision.
    • Social dysfunction in the community led to increased crime rates.
    • The team's dysfunction was caused by poor communication.

    Synonymsabnormalitybreakdowndisorderdisorganizationdisturbancedysfunctionfailureimpairmentmaladjustmentmalfunction