Definition

A condition characterized by discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often associated with bloating, nausea, and indigestion.

Example

After eating a large meal, she experienced dyspepsy and felt quite uncomfortable.

Conversation

I've been feeling a bit off lately, like I have some dyspepsy after meals.

Oh no, that sounds uncomfortable. Have you seen a doctor?

Not yet, but I think I should if it continues.

Definitely! It's better to get it checked out, just in case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dyspepsy → It is formed from "dys-" (meaning bad or difficult) and "pepsis" (from Greek, meaning digestion). The word "dyspepsy" refers to a condition of difficult or painful digestion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bad' ('dys-') digestion ('pepsis') to remember that dyspepsy means having trouble digesting food.

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