Dyspepsia
[dɪs'pepsɪə] or [dɪs'pɛpʃə]
Definition
(-) Alt. of Dyspepsy
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. (Med.) Indigestion, difficulty of digestion.
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Definition
n. a scientific term for indigestion—also Dyspep′sy.—n. Dyspep′tic a person afflicted with dyspepsia.—adjs. Dyspep′tic -al afflicted with pertaining to or arising from indigestion.—adv. Dyspep′tically.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
A good foundation for a bad temper.
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Examples
- All work and no play, Mr Headstone, will not make dulness, in your case, I dare say; but it will make dyspepsia, if you don't take care. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The consequence is the dinner gets cold, and I have dyspepsia. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- For all bilious diseases or disorders arising from torpidity of the liver, dyspepsia, bilious headache, costiveness, sour stomach, jaundice, heartburn, nervousness, restlessness, etc. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- For headache, constipation, biliousness, dyspepsia, or all diseases arising from torpidity of the liver. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
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