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dysfunction

[/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: dysfunctions / disfunções
disfunção
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.
Synonyms
malfunctionimpairmentabnormalitydefectfailure
Antonyms
functionfunctionalitynormalcyefficiency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disfunção
Standard term used in medical and psychological contexts
São Paulo
disfunção
Common usage in business and medical settings
Rio de Janeiro
disfunção
Standard medical terminology
Portugal
disfunção
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

erectile dysfunction
family dysfunction
cognitive dysfunction
organ dysfunction
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