hypofunction

English

Etymology

hypo- +‎ function

Noun

hypofunction (countable and uncountable, plural hypofunctions)

(medicine) Abnormally low function.
- 2011, Professional Guide to Pathophysiology, Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, page 2:
  Manifestations of disease may include hypofunction (such as constipation), hyperfunction (such as increased mucus production), or increased mechanical function (such as a seizure).

Antonyms

hyperfunction

Translations

abnormally low function

Finnish: vajaatoiminta (fi)

Greek: υπολειτουργώ (el) (ypoleitourgó)

This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.