disfunction

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa qualquer perturbação ou deterioração do funcionamento normal de um órgão, parte do corpo ou grupo social.

1. Medical dysfunction B2 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Disfunção

   Sinônimos: abnormalitydisorderdisturbancedysfunctionfailureimpairmentmalfunction

   Antônimos: function

2. Social dysfunction B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Disfunção social

   Sinônimos: abnormalitybreakdowndisorderdisorganizationdisturbancedysfunctionfailureimpairmentmaladjustmentmalfunction