hypofunction

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noun

Abnormally low function.

Opposite
hyperfunction
OriginEnglish function ← Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-) ← Proto-Indo-European *upó →
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Meanings

nounhypofunction (countable and uncountable, plural hypofunctions)

plural hypofunctions

  1. countableuncountablemedicineAbnormally 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).

    2011, Professional Guide to Pathophysiology, Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, page 2

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
hyperfunction

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*upó
  2. Ancient Greekῠ̔πό (hŭpó)
  3. Ancient Greekὑπο- (hupo-)
  4. Englishhypo-
  5. Englishfunction
  6. Englishhypofunction

From hypo- + function.

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Translations

Finnish vajaatoiminta
  • vajaatoimintaabnormally low function
Greek υπολειτουργώ
  • υπολειτουργώ (ypoleitourgó)abnormally low function
Spanish hipofunción
  • hipofunciónabnormally low function
Cite this entry
APA

hypofunction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypofunction

MLA

“hypofunction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypofunction. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hypofunction,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypofunction.

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