dyspepsia
/dis'pepsiə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea: A medical term for persistent or recurrent pain or discomfort centered in the upper abdomen, often described as indigestion. It involves symptoms like a feeling of fullness, bloating, burning, or nausea related to the digestive process.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The rich meal gave him a bad case of dyspepsia.
- Chronic dyspepsia can be a symptom of an underlying condition like gastritis.
- Her doctor asked about her diet to determine the cause of her dyspepsia.
Advanced Usage
- Functional dyspepsia: A specific diagnosis for dyspepsia where no clear structural or biochemical cause can be found.
- After tests ruled out ulcers, she was diagnosed with functional dyspepsia.
Variants and Related Words
- Dyspeptic (adj): Relating to or suffering from indigestion; also used figuratively to describe a irritable, gloomy, or pessimistic person.
- He was in a dyspeptic mood after the meeting. (figurative use)
- Indigestion (n): A common synonym for dyspepsia, though sometimes used for milder, occasional symptoms.
Synonyms
- Indigestion: The most common direct synonym.
- Upset stomach: A more general, informal term.
Related Idioms
Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word "dyspepsia." Figurative use is typically through its adjective form "dyspeptic," as shown in the 'Variants' section.
Noun
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a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
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