Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A medical term referring to painful menstrual cramps that occur during menstruation.

Example: Many women experience dysmenorrhoea during their monthly cycle.

Definition: Relating to or causing a distortion in the normal shape or form of something, often used in medical contexts to describe physical abnormalities.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a dysmorphic condition that affected his facial features.

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.

Definition: Describing someone who is irritable or in a bad mood, often due to digestive issues.

Example: After eating a heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and irritable.

Definition: A person who has difficulty in digesting food, often experiencing discomfort or pain in the stomach.

Example: After eating a heavy meal, he felt like a dyspeptic, struggling with stomach pain.

Definition: A condition that affects a person's ability to speak or understand language, often due to brain injury or disease.

Example: After the accident, he struggled with dysphasia and found it hard to communicate.

Definition: A word or phrase that is used in a negative or offensive way instead of a more neutral term.

Example: Using 'pig' to describe a police officer is an example of a dysphemism.

Definition: Relating to a word or phrase that is used to make something sound worse or more negative than it is.

Example: Using dysphemistic language can offend people and create a negative atmosphere.

Definition: A condition that makes it hard to speak clearly, often resulting in a hoarse or weak voice.

Example: After catching a cold, she experienced dysphonia and struggled to speak loudly.

Definition: Relating to a feeling of dissatisfaction, unease, or general unhappiness.

Example: After the long meeting, she felt dysphoric and needed some time alone to recharge.

Definition: Describing a condition where there is abnormal growth or development of cells or tissues.

Example: The doctor noted that the biopsy showed dysplastic cells, which could indicate a risk of cancer.