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dysfunction
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dysfunction /dys·func·tion/ (dis-funk´shun) disturbance, impairment, or abnormality of functioning of an organ.dysfunc´tional
erectile dysfunction  impotence (2).
minimal brain dysfunction  former name for attention-deficit.
sexual dysfunction  any of a group of sexual disorders characterized by disturbance either of sexual desire or of the psychophysiological changes that usually characterize sexual response.

dys·func·tion or dis·func·tion (ds-fngkshn)
n.
Abnormal or impaired functioning, especially of a bodily system or organ.

dys·function·al adj.

dysfunction (disfunk´shn),
n (malfunction), an abnormality or impairment of function or the inability of a body, organ, or organ system to perform normally.
dysfunction, dental,
n an abnormal functioning or impairment of the functioning of the dental organ.
dysfunction, endocrine,
n an abnormality in the function of an endocrine gland, either by hypofunction or hyperfunction of the secretory elements of the gland.
dysfunction, immune,
n a reduction in the function of the immune system most often associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), which causes prolonged periods of debilitating fatigue.

dysfunction
disturbance, impairment or abnormality of functioning of an organ.

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In other countries it is known variously as myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, and postviral fatigue syndrome.
In other countries it is known variously as myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, and postviral fatigue syndrome.
Kibble was originally diagnosed with the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis - a disease of immune dysfunction - the August before his senior season at Houston's Westfield High.
 
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