hypofunction

hypofunction

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Proto-Indo-European *upó
Ancient Greek ῠ̔πό (hŭpó)
Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-)der.
English hypo-
English function
English hypofunction

    From hypo- + function.

    Noun

    hypofunction (countable and uncountable, plural hypofunctions)

    1. (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).

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