Dysfunction
Dysfunction
Dysfunction (/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/) is a term used in medicine to describe an abnormality or impairment in the function of a specified bodily organ or system. The term is derived from the Greek words "dys" meaning "bad" or "difficult" and "function" meaning "performance".
Etymology
The term "dysfunction" is derived from the Greek prefix "dys-" which means "bad", "difficult", or "abnormal", and the Latin word "functionem" which means "performance". It was first used in the English language in the mid-19th century.
Related Terms
- Abnormality (behavior): A behavior that is considered to be statistically deviant or atypical, but does not necessarily imply dysfunction.
- Impairment: A loss of normal function of part of the body due to injury or disease.
- Organ (anatomy): A group of tissues that perform a specific function or group of functions.
- System (biology): A group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dysfunction
- Wikipedia's article - Dysfunction
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