dysfunction

BrE /ˈdɪs.fʌŋk.ʃən/ AmE /ˈdɪs.fʌŋk.ʃən/

noun en → es

1 MEDICAL CONDITION [singular] B2

a medical condition in which a part of the body does not work properly or normally

dificultad, disfunción, trastorno

  • have a dysfunction

Collocations bladder dysfunction · gastrointestinal dysfunction

  • She suffers from bladder dysfunction.

    Ella sufre de disfunción vesical.

2 ORGANIZATION [singular] C1

a situation in which an organization or system does not work properly or as it should

dificultad, problema, desorden

  • there is a dysfunction

Collocations organizational dysfunction · systemic dysfunction

  • There is a dysfunction in the company's management.

    Hay un problema en la gestión de la empresa.