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dys- — Difficult, abnormal

dys- means difficult, abnormal. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: dysphagia.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Difficult, abnormal

• Ancient Greek: δυσ- (dys-)

Examples and word parts

dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.

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Related good and bad terms

• -alge-, -algesi — Pain

  analgesia

• a-, an- — Without; lacking

  anuria

• anti- — Against

  antibody

• contra- — Against

  contraindication

• dis- — Separation, taking apart

  dislocation

• -dynia — Pain

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• -eal, -ial — Pertaining to

  bronchial

• -ectasis — Expansion or dilation

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