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Dysfunction
A breakdown or disturbance in normal or expected function. Dysfunction conveys an abnorma lity or difficulty that results in something not working properly. It is used in the disciplines of medicine, psychology, and sociology. In medicine, the term is used to describe the impairment of an organ or a body part. In psychology, the term is used to describe a malfunctioning social group or a mental disorder.