Definition

A condition characterized by discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

After eating a large meal, she experienced dyspepsia and felt bloated.

Conversation

I had the weirdest feeling in my stomach after dinner last night.

Oh no, was it dyspepsia or something else?

Yeah, it felt like I couldn't digest anything properly.

That sounds uncomfortable; maybe you should try a lighter meal next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dyspepsia is formed from "dys-" (meaning bad or difficult) and "pepsis" (from Greek, meaning digestion). The term describes a condition of difficult or painful digestion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dys-' meaning bad and 'pepsis' relating to digestion — this helps you remember that dyspepsia refers to a problem with digestion.

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