Dyspepsia

Definitions

1. Any mild disorder of digestion characterised by stomach pain, discomfort, heartburn, and nausea, often following a meal.
   countable, uncountable
2. Irritation or disgruntlement.
   comparable, countable, figuratively, uncountable

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Examples

“He divides dyspepsias into accidental, temporary (indigestions) and habitual.”

“It is not my strength of mind⟳ (exert it as I may) that will prevent⟳ me from experiencing dyspepsia, if such follies as these are exhibited before me.”

“"And the cramps when my body - like⟳ a badly articulated skeleton - would all get⟳ twisted into one rigid tangle! But now, except some dyspepsia and urticaria of the palms, I am free from pain."”

“I've never hunted myself, but I understand⟳ that half the battle is being able to make⟳ noises like⟳ some jungle animal with dyspepsia, and I believe⟳ that Aunt Dahlia in her prime could lift⟳ fellow-members of the Quorn and Pytchley out of their saddles with a single yip, though separated from them by two ploughed fields and a spinney.”

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