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hypofunction

verb

  1. underperform
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noun

  1. The act of underperforming
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Ancient Greek ῠ̔πό (hŭpó) Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-)der. English hypo- English function English hypofunction From hypo- + function.

  1. Abnormally low function.

    Manifestations of disease may include hypofunction (such as constipation), hyperfunction (such as increased mucus production), or increased mechanical function (such as a seizure).