dyspeptic

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has a chronic or recurring indigestion or other digestive problems.

  - "John is a dyspeptic and often avoids spicy foods."
  - "Mrs. Smith's dyspeptic symptoms worsened after eating the rich dinner."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

bad-tempered , bilious , irritable , morose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dyspeptic
epic , hippic

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Variants

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dyspepsia , dyspepsias , dyspeptic , dyspeptically , dyspeptics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dyspepsia' meaning difficult or painful digestion.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dyspeptic' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. Dyspepsia, the medical condition of which 'dyspeptic' is a descriptive term, affects an estimated 25% of the global population.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indigestion: A digestive disorder characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and heartburn.

2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A chronic digestive disorder in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.

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Culture

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In literature, dyspeptic characters often appear in works that deal with health and wellness, and their struggles with digestive issues can serve as a metaphor for other personal or emotional challenges.

How to Memorize "dyspeptic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'dyspeptic' as a person with a pained expression on their face, clutching their stomach in discomfort.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dyspeptic' with the feeling of discomfort and pain in the stomach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'dyspeptic' starts with the letter 'd', which sounds like 'difficult digestion'.

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