Definition of dysregulation in English:
dysregulation
noun ˌdɪsrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌdisreɡ(y)əˈlāSHən
mass nounAbnormality or impairment in the regulation of a metabolic, physiological, or psychological process.
family dysfunction may contribute to emotional dysregulation
count noun the phenomenon of narcolepsy can be understood in terms of a dysregulation of rapid eye movement sleep
Example sentencesExamples
- Addiction can be viewed as a dysregulation of brain reward systems resulting in compulsive use and loss of control over drug taking.
- In addition, further studies are needed on the dysregulation noted in the infants.
- Experts now recognize that depression is a multifaceted disorder with dysregulation in a number of different systems.
- They highlight that glucose dysregulation poses significant challenges - and opportunities - for the comprehensive care of people with schizophrenia.
- Serotonin dysregulation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders in general and panic disorder in particular.
- Given Anne's level of distress, a key issue in treatment for this couple was dealing with emotional dysregulation.
- It offers a child a safe haven from which to explore feelings, behaviors and issues ranging from self-esteem to severe emotional dysregulation.
- Postpartum dysregulation of the thyroid gland has been considered as another possible cause of depression.