also  dis*func*tion  n :  impaired or abnormal functioning (as of an organ of the body) - see MINIMAL BRAIN DYSFUNCTION  dys*func*tion*al adj dys*func*tion*ing n 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  disfunction 
 
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