dysregulated
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/dɪsˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/
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/dɪsˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/
(dysregulate)
disrupt regulation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dysregulated' originates from the prefix 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'difficult' and the word 'regulate' from Latin 'regulare', meaning 'to control or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'dysregulated' evolved from the combination of 'dys-' and 'regulate', forming a term used in modern English to describe impaired regulation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'poorly regulated', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a state where normal regulation is impaired or disrupted.
The patient exhibited dysregulated blood sugar levels.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45