FUNCTIONAL DISEASE
\fˈʌŋkʃənə͡l dɪzˈiːz], \fˈʌŋkʃənəl dɪzˈiːz], \f_ˈʌ_ŋ_k_ʃ_ə_n_əl d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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By William R. Warner
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In medical jurisprudence. One which prevents, obstructs, orinterferes with the due performance of its special functions by any organ of the body,without anatomical defect or abnormality In the organ itself. See Higbee v. GuardianMut L. Ins. Co., 66 Barb. (N. Y.) 472. Distinguished from "organic" disease, which is dueto some injury to, or lesion or malformation in, the organ in question.
By Henry Campbell Black
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A disease without apparent organic lesion.
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Any disease that affects the functions, but not the structure.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Disease occurring without any ascertainable structural change.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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