calling a function indirectly

[Rajarshi Guha]

Hi,
  is it possible to have a variable contain a function name, and use the 
variable to call the function? 
An example:

def func:
   some code

funcvar = 'func'

Now use funcvar (somehow!) to call func

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
TIA,

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