Week 3 Flashcards

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dysentery

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infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces.

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dysfunctional

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not operating normally or properly.

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dyslexia

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a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.

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dyslogistic

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conveying disapproval or censure; not complimentary.

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dyspepsia

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indigestion

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dysphagia

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difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, as a symptom of disease.

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dysphasia

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impairment in the production of speech resulting from brain disease or damage.

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dysphoria

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a state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life.

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dystopia

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an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

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dystrophy

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a disorder in which an organ or tissue of the body wastes away.

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