dys- — bad, difficult, abnormal, impaired (affix)

dys- bad, difficult, abnormal, impaired
Component prefix

Greek · Greek 'bad/impaired' (dysfunction, dyslexia).

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dyspepsia C2
/dɪsˈpepsiə/ pain, discomfort, bloating, nausea, or heartburn arising from the upper digestive tract; indigestion
dysfunction C2+
/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/ abnormal or impaired functioning of a system, organ, or relationship

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