DYS Flashcards

The Greek root "dys" means bad ill

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dysfunctional

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Not working in the proper way

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dyslexia

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A learning disability characterized by difficulty reading, writing, and/or spelling

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dystopian

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An imaginary community or society that is bad or frightening

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dysphoria

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A dissatisfaction with life

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5
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dysphasia

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Speech difficulty as a result of a brain injury

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muscular dystrophy

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An inherited disease characterized by the weakening of the muscles

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