dys-
bad, difficult, painful, abnormal
From Greek dys-, bad, hard, difficult
Meaning
What does dys- mean?
dys- is a prefix meaning bad, difficult, painful, abnormal. It comes from Greek dys-, bad, hard, difficult.
The opposite of eu-: dyspnea is difficult breathing, eupnea is normal breathing.
In real words
Medical words with dys-
shortness of breath; breathing that is hard or labored · UK spelling: dyspnoea
difficulty swallowing
pain, burning or difficulty when passing urine
dysmenorrhea
painful menstrual periods · UK spelling: dysmenorrhoea
impaired ability to speak and use language
abnormal growth or development of cells, tissue or organs · In the dictionary
a disorder in which tissue, often muscle, weakens and breaks down; also faulty development or nutrition
involuntary movements a person cannot control, sometimes a side effect of medication
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