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dynast a ruler, esp. a hereditary one.
dynasty a succession, lasting several generations, of rulers from the same family or group. [2 definitions]
dyne a unit of force equal to the amount of force necessary to give a mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second per second.
dys- ill; bad; abnormal; difficult.
dysentery an infectious disease of the lower bowel, causing pain, severe diarrhea, and passage of blood and mucus. [2 definitions]
dysfunction incomplete or impaired functioning of a body part or organ.
dysfunctional not working normally, as a bodily organ; impaired. [2 definitions]
dyslexia a learning disorder characterized by difficulty in recognizing and understanding written words.
dyslexic one afflicted with dyslexia. [2 definitions]
dysmenorrhea menstruation that is difficult or painful.
dyspareunia sexual intercourse that is difficult or painful.
dyspepsia incomplete or improper digestion of food; indigestion.
dyspeptic pertaining to or afflicted with dyspepsia. [3 definitions]
dysphagia difficulty in swallowing.
dysphonia difficulty in making normal speech sounds, as because of hoarseness.
dysphoria a generally unwell feeling, characterized by anxiety, dissatisfaction, discomfort, or restlessness.
dysplasia disordered growth or abnormal development of tissues, bones, or other body parts.
dyspnea difficulty in breathing; shortness of breath.
dysprosium a rare-earth metal chemical element of the lanthanide series that has sixty-sixprotons in each nucleus. (symbol: Dy)
dysthymia an older name for persistent depressive disorder.
dystopia an imagined state or society in which injustice, oppression, and often terror are the norm and in which, typically, a totalitarian form of government has control over all aspects of life. (Cf. utopia.) [2 definitions]