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hypofunction TranslationsHypofunction
Hypofunction insufficiently intense activity (function) of a given organ, tissue, or system that can also disrupt the vital processes of the organism. (For example, hypofunction of the thyroid gland—diminished output of the hormone thyroxine—results in a lowered metabolic rate and myxedema.) hypofunction
hypofunction [hi″po-fungk´shun] diminished functioning.hy·po·func·tion (hī'pō-fŭnk'shŭn), Reduced, low, or inadequate function.hy·po·func·tion (hī'pō-fŭngk'shŭn) Reduced, low, or inadequate function. |