Difficult function or abnormal function. There is, for example: Constitutional hepatic dysfunction, (familial nonhemolytic jaundice), Dental dysfunction (abnormal functioning of dental structures), Minimal brain dysfunction (attention deficit disorder), Placental dysfunction (dysmature placenta), Psychosexual dysfunction, and Sexual dysfunction (a [..]

A consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Commonly known as impotence. Medically, the term erectile dysfunction is used to properly differentiate this form of impotence from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as disease, injury, drug side effects, or a disorder that impairs the nerve s [..]

See: Anorgasmia.

A state of not functioning normally.

Abnormal, impaired, or incomplete functioning of an organism, organ, tissue or cell.

Not working like usual

1916, from dys- "bad, abnormal, difficult" + function (n.).

(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectile dysfunction"; "sexual rel [..]

Refers to an institution's negative impact (or harmful effect) on the sociocultural system.

Any disturbance, deficiency or impairment of function or behaviour.

malfunction (pop)

altered function or malfunction

Any consequence of a social system that disturbs or hinders the integration, adjustment, or stability of the system.

(n) (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group

A part of the social structure which does not contribute to the maintenance and well-being of society, but creates tensions and other problems.

Disorders of Hearing or Auditory Perception due to Pathological Processes of the AUDITORY PATHWAYS in the Central Nervous System. These include Central Hearing Loss and Auditory Perceptual Disorders.

Diseases that Affect the structure or function of the Cerebellum. Cardinal manifestations of cerebellar dysfunction include dysmetria, Gait Ataxia, and Muscle Hypotonia.

The inability in the male to have a Penile Erection due to psychological or organ dysfunction.

A condition in which the LEFT VENTRICLE of the Heart was functionally impaired. This condition usually leads to Heart Failure; Myocardial Infarction; and other cardiovascular complications. Diagnosis [..]

Disorders in which Phagocytic Cells cannot kill ingested Bacteria; characterized by frequent recurring Infection with formulation of Granulomas.

A form of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury occurring in the early period following Transplantation. Significant pathophysiological changes in Mitochondria are the main cause of the dysfunction. It is most [..]

Disorders caused by imbalances in the protein Homeostasis network - synthesis, folding, and transport of Proteins; Post-Translational Modifications; and degradation or clearance of misfolded Proteins.

Disturbances in sexual desire and the psychophysiologic changes that characterize the sexual response cycle and cause marked distress and interpersonal difficulty. (APA, DSM-IV, 1994)

A condition in which the RIGHT VENTRICLE of the Heart was functionally impaired. This condition usually leads to Heart Failure or Myocardial Infarction, and other cardiovascular complications. Diagnos [..]

A condition characterized by a broad range of progressive disorders ranging from Tenosynovitis to Tendon Rupture with or without hindfoot collapse to a fixed, rigid, Flatfoot Deformity. Pathologic cha [..]

A condition in which Heart Ventricles exhibit impaired function.

A state of not functioning normally.

Consequences that are seen to interfere with the needs and values of society, so we could say that some of the dysfunctions of prostitution are the spread of venereal disease and infidelity.

A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.