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Medical Prefixes
Dys-
Commonly used in various medical terms to describe dysfunction.
Literal Meaning
Difficult, painful, abnormal
Actual Meaning
This means something is NOT WORKING RIGHT or is DIFFICULT. Like "dyspnea" means difficulty breathing.
Examples in Context

Dysphagia: difficulty in swallowing.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'dys' as a prefix indicating a problem.
  • 2Many medical terms with 'dys-' relate to bodily functions.
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