bodily dysfunction
[/ˈbɑːdɪli dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: bodily dysfunctions
disfunção corporal
1. Any impairment or abnormality in the physical functioning of the body or its organs
The patient reported a bodily dysfunction affecting her digestive system.
A paciente relatou uma disfunção corporal afetando seu sistema digestivo.
2. A medical condition characterized by inadequate or abnormal performance of bodily functions
Erectile dysfunction is a common bodily dysfunction in men over 50.
A disfunção erétil é uma disfunção corporal comum em homens acima de 50 anos.
3. A physiological or psychological disorder affecting normal body operations
The medication helped treat the patient's bodily dysfunction.
O medicamento ajudou a tratar a disfunção corporal do paciente.
In Brazil, discussions of bodily dysfunctions, particularly sexual dysfunctions, have become more open in medical contexts due to increased health awareness campaigns. In the USA, such terms are commonly used in clinical and educational settings with clinical precision, often appearing in medical literature and pharmaceutical advertising.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bodily dysfunction syndrome
multiple bodily dysfunctions
chronic bodily dysfunction
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