Dyspepsia

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpɛpsiə/

Definitions of dyspepsia

noun a medical term referring to indigestion or upset stomach

Example Sentences

A1 She complained of dyspepsia after eating too much spicy food.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with dyspepsia and prescribed medication.

B1 Chronic dyspepsia can significantly impact a person's quality of life.

B2 The main symptoms of dyspepsia include bloating, nausea, and abdominal pain.

C1 Treatment options for dyspepsia may include lifestyle changes, medication, and therapy.

C2 Patients with severe dyspepsia may require further diagnostic tests to determine the underlying cause.

Examples of dyspepsia in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with symptoms of dyspepsia, including bloating and indigestion.

informal I always get dyspepsia when I eat too much greasy food.

slang Ugh, I have such bad dyspepsia after that heavy meal.

figurative The political situation caused a sense of dyspepsia among the citizens.

Grammatical Forms of dyspepsia

• plural: dyspepsias
• comparative: more dyspeptic
• superlative: most dyspeptic
• present tense: dyspepsia
• future tense: will dyspepsia
• perfect tense: has dyspepsia
• continuous tense: is dyspepsia
• singular: dyspepsia
• positive degree: dyspepsia
• infinitive: to dyspepsia
• gerund: dyspepsia
• participle: dyspeptic

Origin and Evolution of dyspepsia

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'dyspepsia' originated from the Greek word 'duspepsia', which means difficult digestion.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe difficulty in digestion, 'dyspepsia' has evolved to encompass a broader range of symptoms related to indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort.