The phrase "a possible dysfunction of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing potential issues or problems related to a specific system, organ, or process.
Example: "The study aims to investigate a possible dysfunction of the immune system in patients with chronic illnesses."
Alternatives: "a potential impairment of" or "a possible malfunction of".
Hypoventilation in these patients can easily worsen during sleep as a result of sleep-disordered breathing (apnea and hypopnea), hypotonia of the accessory respiratory muscles, weak diaphragm, supine position (orthopnea), and a possible dysfunction of the central drive for respiration [2], [5].
These findings suggest a possible dysfunction of the emotional and sensory components of the brain-pain experience system in IBS.
Our findings suggest a possible dysfunction of the CD40-CD40L axis, thus compromising the immune response against Aspergillus in patients with CNPA.
This study emphasizes the importance of focusing on studies of molecular mechanisms at the cellular level, which indicate a possible dysfunction of DC contributing to the inflammatory environment seen in autoimmunity.
However, the isolated finding of altered CBF in the absence of concomitant data on neural activity hampers a valid conclusion on possible dysfunction of NVC in patients with migraine.
But Pelosi's detractors are betting that Democrats will want to avoid the possible dysfunction of a knock-down, drag-'em-out speaker's race.
Also, in hydrocele evaluation, in a series of 49 patients, altered ADC values were reported consequentially to a mechanical effect of the pressure of the fluid, with possible dysfunction of testicular tissue and a negative effect on fertility [38].
The possible dysfunction of these genes can result in the aberrant collagen metabolism (the most probable reason considered for hernia development) [24] [27], the smooth muscle breakdown [28], [29], an altered apoptosis pathway [30], the sex hormone deregulation [31] [33], and the dedifferentiation of fibroblasts derived from the stem cells during epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) [34].
Imaging studies of subjects with major depression and/or suicidal behavior using functional magnetic resonance and positron emission tomography have pointed to possible dysfunction of prefrontal neuronal circuits and subcortical areas of the brain, particularly some areas of the limbic system [28] [34].
Findings from our study show poor immunological recovery following delayed ART, which could be indicative of possible dysfunction of the microvascular endothelial cells of the bone marrow.
FH binding to endothelial cells (ECs) was also analysed in order to assess possible dysfunctions of this protein.
