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hypofunction

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hy·po·func·tion (hp-fngkshn)
n.
Diminished, abnormally low, or inadequate functioning.
hypofunction
[-fungk′shən]
Etymology: Gk, hypo, under; L, functio, performance
a diminished or inadequate level of activity of an organ system or its parts.
hypofunction
diminished functioning.


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