dyspepsia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any mild disorder of digestion characterised by stomach pain, discomfort, heartburn, and nausea, often following a meal.
  2. Irritation or disgruntlement.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈpɛp.si.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-dyspepsia.wav

Word forms

dyspepsia dyspepsias

Etymology

From dys- + Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”) + -ia.

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