Hypofunction


[hahy-poh-fuhngk-shuh n] /ˌhaɪ poʊˈfʌŋk ʃən/

noun, Pathology.
1.
abnormally diminished , especially of glands or other organs.

hypofunction hy·po·func·tion (hī’pō-fŭngk’shən)
n.
Diminished, abnormally low, or inadequate functioning.

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