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dys- Dys- is a prefix used to show that a function or activity is impaired, defective, or difficult.
Dys- is a prefix used to show that a function or activity is impaired, defective, or difficult. In a more specific historical sense, it points to troubled performance rather than complete absence of ability or an excessive amount of it, and may emphasize difficulty rather than a distorted form of action.