dysregulation
|dys-reg-u-la-tion|
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/ˌdɪsˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌdɪsˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
impaired regulation
Etymology
'dysregulation' originates from the prefix 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'difficult' and the word 'regulation' from Latin 'regulare,' meaning 'to control or direct.'
'dysregulation' evolved from the combination of 'dys-' and 'regulation' in modern English to describe a state of impaired regulation.
Initially, it referred to any form of impaired regulation, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the impaired ability to regulate or control a process or function, often used in the context of biological or psychological systems.
The patient exhibited signs of emotional dysregulation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41