eupepsy

eupepsy

A person enjoys a meal with a feeling of 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.)