misfunction

[ mis-fuhngk-shuhn ]

noun

1. malfunction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misfunction¹

mis- ¹ + function

Example Sentences

When the two examined the sequence, they found a mutation in a gene, CALM2, encoding a protein called calmodulin whose misfunction had already been implicated in heart arrythmias and disorders and even deaths in infancy.

From Science Magazine

Ibrahim Cissé, 38, Pasadena, California, 38, cellular biophysicist developing microscopy tools to investigate the subcellular processes underlying genetic regulation and misfunction.

From Seattle Times

And second, what are the subconscious influences where the brain at a subconscious level is automatically doing these things-which by and large are useful, but which often misfunction.

From Time

“These results are in line with our recent findings about the possible misfunctioning of some of the components of our experimental setup,” he told the Associated Press on Friday.

From Washington Post

“These results are in line with our recent findings about the possible misfunctioning of some of the components of our experimental setup,” he said.

From New York Times