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Hyperfunction vs Hypofunction - What's the difference?

hyperfunction | hypofunction | Antonyms |

Hypofunction is a antonym of hyperfunction.



In medicine terms the difference between hyperfunction and hypofunction

is that hyperfunction is abnormally elevated function while hypofunction is abnormally low function.

As nouns the difference between hyperfunction and hypofunction

is that hyperfunction is a generalization of a function while hypofunction is abnormally low function.

hyperfunction

English

Noun

(wikipedia hyperfunction) (en noun)
  • (mathematics) A generalization of a function
  • (medicine) Abnormally elevated function
  • * 2011 , Professional Guide to Pathophysiology , Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, page 2:
    • Manifestations of disease may include hypofunction (such as constipation), hyperfunction (such as increased mucus production), or increased mechanical function (such as a seizure).

    Antonyms

    * hypofunction

    hypofunction

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (medicine) Abnormally low function.
  • * 2011 , Professional Guide to Pathophysiology , Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, page 2:
    • Manifestations of disease may include hypofunction (such as constipation), hyperfunction (such as increased mucus production), or increased mechanical function (such as a seizure).

    Antonyms

    * hyperfunction