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How to pronounce “dysfunction

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Pronunciation guide for dysfunction

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Practice the English pronunciation of dysfunction with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Stem Cells Increases Human Life Expectancyis they are caused by a dysfunction
Definition summary
(chiefly medicine) A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

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How to pronounce dysfunction

Stem Cells Increases Human Life Expectancy

is they are caused by a dysfunction

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A Deep Dive Into “dysfunction

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (chiefly medicine) A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.
  • [Verb]
  • (nonstandard, intransitive, chiefly biology) To fail to function correctly; to malfunction.

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