English Words Starting With D

• dyson

  nounLow (as a generic term); High (as a proper noun/brand name in specific contexts like advertising or product reviews).
  /ˈdaɪ.s(ə)n/A proprietary term for a brand of domestic appliances, most notably bagless vacuum cleaners that use cyclonic separation technology. It functions primarily as a proper noun (a brand name).
• dysosmia

  nounLow
  /dɪsˈɒzmɪə/An impaired sense of smell; a disorder in which the sense of smell is either decreased, distorted, or absent.
• dyspareunia

  nounLow
  /ˌdɪs.pəˈruː.nɪə/Persistent or recurrent pain experienced in the genital area during or after sexual intercourse.
• dyspathy

  nounVery rare (Archaic/Technical)
  /ˈdɪspəθi/A feeling of aversion, dislike, or hostility; opposition in feeling or inclination.
• dyspepsia

  nounC2
  /dɪsˈpɛp.si.ə/Painful or disturbed digestion; indigestion.
• dyspeptic

  adjectivenounC1/C2
  /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/Of, relating to, or suffering from dyspepsia (indigestion).
• dysphagia

  nounC1
  /dɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/The medical term for difficulty or discomfort in swallowing.
• dysphasia

  nounC1
  /dɪsˈfeɪ.zi.ə/A neurological language disorder involving impairment of the power to use or understand speech.
• dysphemia

  nounVery Low
  /dɪsˈfiːmɪə/A speech disorder characterized by difficulty in speaking, often involving stuttering or stammering.
• dysphemism

  nounLow
  /ˈdɪsfɪmɪzəm/A harsh or offensive word or phrase used in place of a neutral or polite one.
• dysphonia

  nounC2
  /dɪsˈfəʊ.ni.ə/Difficulty or impairment in producing voice sounds, typically due to a problem with the larynx or vocal cords.
• dysphoria

  nounLow/Medium
  /dɪsˈfɔːrɪə/A state of unease, restlessness, dissatisfaction, or generalized unhappiness; a profound sense of emotional or mental discomfort.
• dysplasia

  nounC2
  /dɪsˈpleɪʒə/An abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs.
• dyspnea

  nounC2
  /dɪspˈniːə/Difficult or laboured breathing; shortness of breath.
• dyspnoea

  nounC2
  /dɪspˈniːə/Difficult or laboured breathing; shortness of breath.
• dyspraxia

  nounLow Frequency
  /dɪsˈpræk.si.ə/A neurological disorder affecting the ability to plan and coordinate smooth, purposeful movement, despite normal muscle strength and intellect.
• dysprosium

  nounLow
  /dɪsˈprəʊziəm/A chemical element with symbol Dy and atomic number 66, a rare-earth metal.
• dysrhythmia

  nounLow
  /dɪsˈrɪð.mi.ə/An abnormal, disordered, or irregular rhythm, especially of the heart or brain.
• dyssynergia

  nounVery Low
  /ˌdɪs.ɪˈnɜː.dʒə/A lack of coordination between muscle groups that normally work smoothly together to produce a specific movement.
• dystaxia

  nounVery Rare
  /dɪsˈtæk.si.ə/Impaired or incomplete control of voluntary muscle movements, especially those related to coordination.

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