hypofunction

English

Etymology

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).

Antonyms

• hyperfunction

Translations

abnormally low function

• Finnish: vajaatoiminta (fi)
• Galician: hipofunción (gl) f
• Greek: υπολειτουργώ (el) (ypoleitourgó)
• Spanish: hipofunción f