Dysfunction
Dysfunction noun - (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group.
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Deficiency and dysfunction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deficiency" instead a noun "Dysfunction".
Nearby Word: dysfunctional
Deficiency
Deficiency noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Dysfunction and deficiency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dysfunction" instead a noun "Deficiency".
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