amylodyspepsia
|am-y-lo-dys-pep-sia|
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/ˌæmɪloʊdɪsˈpɛpʃə/
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/ˌæmɪləʊdɪsˈpɛpʃə/
starch indigestion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylodyspepsia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amylon' meaning 'starch' and 'dyspepsia' meaning 'indigestion'.
Historical Evolution
'amylon' combined with 'dyspepsia' in medical terminology to describe a specific type of indigestion related to starch.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'indigestion related to starch', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a digestive disorder characterized by difficulty in digesting starches.
The patient was diagnosed with amylodyspepsia after experiencing chronic indigestion.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 16:36