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dysregulation

[/ˌdɪsˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: dysregulations / desregulações
desregulação
1. Abnormal or impaired regulation of a system, process, or function, particularly in medical, biological, or psychological contexts
Emotional dysregulation is a common symptom in patients with borderline personality disorder.
A desregulação emocional é um sintoma comum em pacientes com transtorno de personalidade borderline.
2. Failure of a system or mechanism to maintain proper control or balance
The study examined dysregulation of immune system response in autoimmune diseases.
O estudo examinou a desregulação da resposta do sistema imunológico em doenças autoimunes.
3. In neuroscience, the inability of neural systems to maintain appropriate levels of activity or inhibition
Dopamine dysregulation in the brain can lead to addiction and reward-seeking behavior.
A desregulação de dopamina no cérebro pode levar ao vício e comportamento de busca de recompensa.
Synonyms
deregulationmalfunctionimbalancedysfunction
Antonyms
regulationhomeostasisbalanceequilibrium

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desregulação
Standard term used in medical and psychological literature
São Paulo
desregulação
Predominant term in academic and healthcare settings
Rio de Janeiro
desregulação
Technical term widely used in clinical practice
Portugal
desregulação
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of control
thrown off balance
loss of equilibrium
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