Hypofunctional
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypofunctional is an adjective meaning Having a decreased function (especially of an endocrine gland).
Meaning
Having a decreased function (especially of an endocrine gland).
Example Sentences
Support for the hypofunctional (as opposed to activated) microglia model is largely based on morphological examination of IBA1-stained microglia in autopsy samples from aged humans [ 29 – 32 ], as currently there are no specific markers that recognize only degenerating/dystrophic microglia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypofunctioning, hypoglandular, hypogonadotropic, hypocellular, hypogonadotrophic, hypoemic.
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