Question

which medical term means abnormal appetite?
a dyspepsia
b dysorexia
c dysphagia
d dysprandial

Explanation:

• Dyspepsia (A): Refers to indigestion, not abnormal appetite.
• Dysorexia (B): The root "orexia" relates to appetite. "Dys -" means abnormal. So dysorexia means abnormal appetite.
• Dysphagia (C): Means difficulty in swallowing, not related to appetite.
• Dysprandial (D): This is not a standard medical term related to appetite.

Answer:

B. dysorexia