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    Disfunción (en. Dysfunction)

    /disfun'θjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Disturbance in the normal functioning of an organ or system.
    Cardiac dysfunction is a serious health problem.
    La disfunción cardíaca es un problema serio de salud.
    Inability to carry out a proper function.
    Erectile dysfunction can affect a man's quality of life.
    La disfunción eréctil puede afectar la calidad de vida de un hombre.
    Problems in the functioning of a relationship or group.
    Family dysfunction can have lasting effects on children.
    La disfunción familiar puede tener efectos duraderos en los hijos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'disfunctio', which means interruption in functioning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Family dysfunction
    Problems in family relationships that affect their cohesion and well-being.
    disfunción familiar
    Erectile dysfunction
    Inability to maintain an erection during sexual intercourse.
    disfunción eréctil
    Cognitive dysfunction
    Alterations in mental capacities related to memory and reasoning.
    disfunción cognitiva

    Related Words

    Function
    Action or effect of functioning.
    función
    Dysfunctional
    That presents dysfunctions or problems in its functioning.
    disfuncional

    Slang Meanings

    Functioning problems in a colloquial context.
    Yesterday I had a total dysfunction with the car, it wouldn't start.
    Ayer tuve una disfunción total con el coche, no arranqué.
    Humorous use to refer to situations that do not go as expected.
    That meeting was a dysfunction, we didn't achieve anything.
    Esa reunión fue una disfunción, no llegamos a nada.