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hypofunction en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Forms

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Antonyms

hyperfunction

Translations (4)

gl hipofunción (abnormally low function) · el υπολειτουργώ (abnormally low function) · es hipofunción (abnormally low function) · fi vajaatoiminta (abnormally low function)