disfunction

[dis-fuhngk-shuhn]

noun

1. dysfunction.

Other Word Forms

• disfunctional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disfunction¹

By confusion of dys- with dis- ¹

Example Sentences

A similar "shockwave" technique is already used to treat other conditions such as injured tendons and ligaments, and erectile disfunction.

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Dylan was readmitted to hospital on 10 December, and died on 14 December from septic shock, with multi-organ disfunction caused by a perforated appendix.

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Due to high levels of corruption and overall disfunction in Mexico’s government, around 99% of crimes in Mexico go unsolved.

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In severe cases, disfunction of this tissue can lead to blindness.

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Even though erectile disfunction is a common condition among older men, patients are reluctant to talk about their problems - even with medical experts - and that can could risk the health further.

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