English dictionary
pyrosis
/p/aI/'r/oU/s/I/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder
Synonyms heartburnSource: WordNet 3.0
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See <i>Water brash</i>, under <u>Brash</u>.
Source: webster1913