dys-

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Definition of DYS-

: abnormal <dysplasia>

: difficult <dysphagia> — compare eu-

: impaired <dysfunction>

: bad <dyslogistic> — compare eu-

Latin dys-, from Greek; akin to Old English tō-, te- apart, Sanskrit dus- bad, difficult

Medical Dictionary

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—compare eu- 1a

: abnormal <dyschromia>

: difficult <dyspnea>

: impaired <dysfunction>

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