| 释义 |
underˈfunction, n. Chiefly Med.
[under- 10.]
= hypofunction s.v. hypo-. Hence as v. intr., to exhibit underfunction; to have a diminished capacity for acting and responding; underˈfunctioning vbl. n.
1941Trans. Assoc. Amer. Physicians LVI. 51 The adrenal cortex is underfunctioning because of pituitary disease. Ibid., The term ‘hypoleydigism’ is defined as underfunction of the cells of Leydig of the male gonad. 1964M. Argyle Psychol. & Social Probl. vi. 74 The person suffering from a behaviour disorder is usually ineffective, underfunctioning in his work and social relations. 1979Brit. Med. Jrnl. 15 Dec. 1582/2 It is not uncommon to diagnose pathological underfunctioning in the presence of values which may be above average for the population but which are known..to fall below the norm for that particular individual. 1981Pharmacopsychiatria XIV. 3 An underfunction of nonadrenergic synaptic transmission in depression. |