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Dyspepsia: meaning, definitions and examples

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dyspepsia

 

[ dษชsหˆpษ›pสƒษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dispepsia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคšเคจ เคตเคฟเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dyspepsie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dispepsia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะฟะตะฟัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyspepsja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆถˆๅŒ–ไธ่‰ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dyspepsie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dispepsia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dispepsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œํ™”๋ถˆ๋Ÿ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุณุฑ ุงู„ู‡ุถู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dyspepsie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dyspepsia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถˆๅŒ–ไธ่‰ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dizpepsija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ melting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัะฟะตะฟัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒคแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizpepsiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.