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malfunction

noun as in breakdown, failure

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More than 90% of patients have the dry type, which develops when retinal pigment epithelial cells begin to malfunction and eventually die.

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"It can be used to boost immunity, compensate for malfunctioning cells," target rare or genetic diseases -- and even treat allergies, she added.

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At the time, it was believed that computer systems would malfunction when internal program systems reset to the year 00.

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Strong solar storms however bring more than just stunning light displays -- they can also disrupt communication systems and cause satellite malfunctions and power grid overloads.

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It also cited a specific malfunction where pumps would experience a delay or fail to restart after they were stopped.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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