disfunction

[ dis-fuhngk-shuhn ]

noun

1. dysfunction.

Other Words From

• dis·function·al 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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Science Daily

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.

From BBC