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DYS and EU
Words Derived from Greek- Vocab for the College Bound
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10th Grade
10/11/2007

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Dysfunction
Definition
abnormal functioning, as of an organ of the body
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Dysentry
Definition
inflammation of the large intestine
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Dyslexia
Definition
impairment of the ability to read
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Dyslogistic
Definition
expressing disapproval or censure; uncomplimentary
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Dyspepsia
Definition
difficult digestion
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Dysphagia
Definition
difficulty in swallowing
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Dysphasia
Definition
speech difficulty resulting from brain injury
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Dysphoria
Definition
sense of great unhappiness or dissatisfaction
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Dystopia
Definition
imaginary place where living conditions are dreadful
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Dystrophy
Definition
faulty nutrition
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Eugenics
Definition
science dealing with improving the hereditary qualities of the human race
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Eulogize
Definition
write or speak in praise of someone
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Eupepsia
Definition
good digestion
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Euphemism
Definition
substitution of a "good" expression for an unpleasant one; EX: "passed away" instead of "died"
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Euphonious
Definition
pleasing in sound
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Euphoria
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sense of great happiness or well-being
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Euthanasia
Definition
controversial practice of mercifully putting to death a person suffering from an incurable, painfully distressing disease
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Euthenics
Definition
science dealing with improving living conditions
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