Glossary D

Dysmorphia Body dysmorphic disorder [BDD ] disorder characterized by the affected individual’s preoccupation about some imagined defect in his or her body, causing extreme self -consciousness, embarrassment, avoidance of activities, and body camouflaging
Dysosmia is defined as the loss or impairment of the sense of smell. It means also distorted smell sensation.

Dyspareunia refers to a Sexual dysfunction affecting both males and females that involves recurrent or persistent genital pain before, during, or after sexual intercourse.

Dyspeptic relating to or having Dyspepsia. It also means of or displaying a morose disposition. Moreover, Dyspeptic refers to a person who is affected by Dyspepsia.

Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing.

Dysphonia refers to loss of vocal emotional expression resulting in a monotonous voice tone.

Dysphoria refers to a negative Mood state characterized by prolonged bouts of sadness.

Likewise, Dysphoria refers to the Emotion of sadness - feeling down or blue, marked by extre

Dysphoric manic episode refers to a condition in which the individual experiences both elation and depression or anxiety at the same time. Dysphoric manic episode is also known as Mixed manic episode.