noun
dyspepsia
Dyspepsia (noun) means (medicine) Mild indigestion, causing stomach pain, heartburn, or nausea, usually after a meal.
noun
1
(medicine) Mild indigestion, causing stomach pain, heartburn, or nausea, usually after a meal.
"He divides dyspepsias into accidental, temporary (indigestions) and habitual."
2
A feeling of irritation or being unhappy about something.
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Etymology
Formed from dys- plus Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”) plus -ia.
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What is the meaning of dyspepsia?
"dyspepsia" (noun) means (medicine) Mild indigestion, causing stomach pain, heartburn, or nausea, usually after a meal.
What is another word for dyspepsia?
Other words for "dyspepsia" include indigestion.
What are the different meanings of dyspepsia?
"dyspepsia" has 2 main meanings: 1. (medicine) Mild indigestion, causing stomach pain, heartburn, or nausea, usually after a meal; 2. A feeling of irritation or being unhappy about something.
