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Dyspepsia

usgb/dɪsˈpepʃə/Volume
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Medical Term

Dyspepsia is primarily used in medical or health-related discussions rather than casual conversation.

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After eating, she experienced dyspepsia that prompted a visit to the gastroenterologist.
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Not Interchangeable

'Dyspepsia' describes stomach discomfort but doesn't always mean 'heartburn' even though they're related.

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He complained of dyspepsia, though it was not clear if heartburn was the main issue.
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Professional Tone

Using 'dyspepsia' gives a sentence a formal or clinical tone, compared to saying 'upset stomach'.

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The patient reported dyspepsia after meals, especially in the evening.
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