Dyspepsia: meaning, definitions and examples
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dyspepsia
[ dษชsหpษpสษ ]
medical condition
Dyspepsia is a term used to describe discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often related to digestion. It can manifest as bloating, nausea, and heartburn. While dyspepsia can occur in healthy individuals, it can also indicate an underlying health issue.
Synonyms
gastralgia, indigestion, stomach discomfort.
Examples of usage
- After eating a large meal, she experienced dyspepsia that lasted for hours.
- His dyspepsia was so severe that he had to consult a doctor.
- Dietary changes helped reduce her symptoms of dyspepsia.
- The medication prescribed to her alleviated the dyspepsia she had been suffering.
Translations
Translations of the word "dyspepsia" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dispepsia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคเคจ เคตเคฟเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Dyspepsie
๐ฎ๐ฉ dispepsia
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธัะฟะตะฟััั
๐ต๐ฑ dyspepsja
๐ฏ๐ต ๆถๅไธ่ฏ
๐ซ๐ท dyspepsie
๐ช๐ธ dispepsia
๐น๐ท dispepsi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋ถ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุณุฑ ุงููุถู
๐จ๐ฟ dyspepsie
๐ธ๐ฐ dyspepsia
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๅไธ่ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ dizpepsija
๐ฎ๐ธ melting
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะธัะฟะตะฟัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแคแแคแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dizpepsiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ dispepsia
Etymology
The word 'dyspepsia' originates from the late 18th century and is derived from the Greek words 'dys-', meaning 'bad' or 'difficult', and 'pepsis', meaning 'digestion'. The term was used to describe various gastrointestinal disturbances and has been a part of medical terminology for centuries. It has evolved over time to encompass a range of symptoms associated with digestive discomfort rather than a specific diagnosis. Throughout its history, dyspepsia has been referenced in medical literature as a common ailment often triggered by dietary choices, stress, or underlying health issues. Medical professionals have long sought to understand the various causes of dyspepsia and how it relates to the overall digestive system, leading to an array of treatments focused on symptom relief.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,718, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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