This week's word in the news: DYSFUNCTION

DEFINITION:
Abnormal or impaired functioning, especially of a bodily system or social group.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
After four days of exchanging comments through the media that made the Colts sound like a house of dysfunction, the team released a statement today to "dispel any misperception that there might be any hard feelings between us."
The Indianapolis Star -- 01/30/2012