1. Abnormality or impairment in the functioning of a bodily organ or system
The patient was diagnosed with erectile dysfunction.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com disfunção erétil.
2. Failure to function normally or properly; malfunction
There is a dysfunction in the company's management structure.
Há uma disfunção na estrutura de gestão da empresa.
3. Abnormal or unhealthy behavior or interaction, especially in a social group
The family dysfunction affected all the children's development.
A disfunção familiar afetou o desenvolvimento de todas as crianças.