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] |