dyspepsia

[ dis-pep-shuh, -see-uh ]

noun

1. deranged or impaired digestion; indigestion ( eupepsia ).

dyspepsia

/ dɪsˈpɛpsɪ; dɪsˈpɛpsɪə /

noun

1. indigestion or upset stomach

dyspepsia

/ dĭs-pĕp′shə,-sē-ə /

1. Difficulty in digesting food; indigestion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspepsia¹

1650–60; < Latin < Greek dyspepsía, equivalent to dys- dys- + péps ( is ) digestion + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspepsia¹

C18: from Latin, from Greek duspepsia, from dys- + pepsis digestion

Example Sentences

The public’s dyspepsia helps explain Trump’s political viability; his brand promises to destroy a rigged system and Americans’ rage and cynicism act as fuel to his campaign.

From Salon

If dyspepsia were all there was to him there might not be much to the movie.

From New York Times

There is growing interest, however, in the use of probiotics for “functional dyspepsia.”

From Seattle Times

“No. It’s just indigestion. Of course, indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term that describes a wide range of gastrointestinal maladies.”

From Literature

The That’s Not a Word! brigade is still very much with us, I’m both amused and bemused to report; witness their perpetual dyspepsia over words such as “irregardless.”

From Washington Post

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