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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a dysfunction" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a problem or impairment in the normal functioning of a system, organ, or process.
Example: "The patient was diagnosed with a dysfunction in the thyroid gland, which affected their metabolism."
Alternatives: "an impairment" or "a malfunction."
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Thus aspirators had a dysfunction of all three barriers to aspiration.
But the real issue for me is that I'm not sure I have a dysfunction.
Mentions that Cassie suffers from neuropathy, a dysfunction of the peripheral nerves.
Its job is to signal a dysfunction in the rule of law".
'Cognitive dysmetria' as an integrative theory of schizophrenia: a dysfunction in cortical subcortical cerebellar circuitry?
But at least it's a dysfunction he knows.
This causes a dysfunction in brain circuitry responsible for coordinating movement," During explains.
A mutation in CFTR causes a dysfunction of the salt and water balance.
Longevity was a sign of good employer-employee relations; turnover was a dysfunction.
Mr. Bouillard said there had been a "dysfunction" in communication between the controllers in coordinating their handling of the flight.
And yet even profound amusia might be just an exaggerated form of a dysfunction, or adaptation, that affects us all.
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