eupepsy
Definition
Noun: Good digestion — "eupepsy" refers to the state or condition of having normal, healthy, and efficient digestive function, as opposed to dyspepsia (indigestion).
Usage Examples
- (He attained healthy digestion.)
- (The patient's good digestion was a positive sign.)
Advanced Usage
- "Eupepsy" is a formal, chiefly medical term, rarely used in everyday conversation. It is often contrasted with dyspepsia.
- The treatment restored eupepsy within a week. (The treatment brought back normal digestion.)
Variants and Related Words
- Eupeptic (adj): relating to or promoting good digestion.
- The herbal tea had a eupeptic effect on her stomach. (It aided healthy digestion.)
- Eupepsia (n): an alternative spelling of "eupepsy" (from Greek ).
- The patient reported a return to eupepsia after the medication. (Good digestion was restored.)
Synonyms
- Good digestion: the normal process of breaking down food.
- Regular exercise contributes to good digestion. (It supports eupepsy.)
- Healthy digestion: the state of digesting food without discomfort.
- A balanced diet promotes healthy digestion. (It encourages eupepsy.)
Related Idioms
- "To have a cast-iron stomach": to be able to digest anything without difficulty.
- Despite the spicy meal, he has a cast-iron stomach and never suffers indigestion. (He experiences eupepsy even with heavy foods.)
Antonyms
- Dyspepsia (n): indigestion or difficulty in digesting food.
- Dyspepsia is the opposite of eupepsy. (Indigestion vs. good digestion.)
- Indigestion (n): discomfort or pain caused by difficulty digesting food.
- Rich foods often cause indigestion in sensitive individuals. (The opposite of eupepsy.)