hypofunction

hypofunction
abnormally low functioning.

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  • hypofunction — Reduced, low, or inadequate function. * * * hy·po·func·tion hī pō .fəŋ(k) shən n decreased or insufficient function esp. of an endocrine gland <endocrine hypofunction resulting from hypophysial or hypothalamic sarcoidosis (A. T. Cariski)> * …   Medical dictionary

  • hypofunction — hipofunkcija statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Susilpnėjusi kurio nors audinio arba organo veikla; dėl vieno kurio nors organo arba liaukos hipofunkcijos gali sutrikti viso organizmo veikla. kilmė gr. hypo – po, žemiau +… …   Sporto terminų žodynas

  • hypofunction — /huy poh fungk sheuhn/, n. Pathol. abnormally diminished function, esp. of glands or other organs. [1900 05; HYPO + FUNCTION] * * * …   Universalium

  • hypofunction — n. abnormally low level of functioning (Medicine) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • hypofunction — hy·po·function …   English syllables

  • hypofunction — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ at hypo + noun Etymology: hypo + function : decreased or insufficient function especially of an endocrine gland * * * /huy poh fungk sheuhn/, n. Pathol. abnormally diminished function, esp. of glands or other organs. [1900 05; HYPO +… …   Useful english dictionary

  • endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction  group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… …   Universalium

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