Nutritional Health

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a medical term referring to indigestion or upset stomach

  • The patient presented with symptoms of dyspepsia, including bloating and indigestion.
  • I always get dyspepsia when I eat too much greasy food.
  • Ugh, I have such bad dyspepsia after that heavy meal.
  • The political situation caused a sense of dyspepsia among the citizens.

noun a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

  • The patient experienced severe nausea after taking the new medication.
  • I felt a wave of nausea after riding the roller coaster.
  • That food gave me major nausea, dude.
  • The nauseating smell of the garbage made me want to leave immediately.

noun a pain or discomfort in the stomach area

  • She complained of a stomachache after eating the spicy curry.
  • I can't come to the party tonight, I have a stomachache.
  • Ugh, I shouldn't have eaten that, now I've got a killer stomachache.
  • The news of his betrayal gave her a stomachache, metaphorically speaking.

noun a person who swallows air, especially excessively, leading to bloating or gas in the digestive system

  • The aerophagist was advised to chew food slowly and avoid carbonated drinks.
  • My friend is such an aerophagist, he always finishes his meal before everyone else.
  • Don't be such an aerophagist, just relax and enjoy your food.
  • She was an aerophagist when it came to absorbing information, always eager to learn more.