dysregulate
verb (used with object)
to disrupt a physical or psychological system's ability to adapt or respond appropriately to stimuli.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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“We are dysregulating ecosystems and creating more opportunities for contact,” said Foley, the UC Davis veterinarian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026