heartburn
1. [ noun ] (medicine) 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: pyrosis
Related terms: symptom
Similar spelling:   heartburning
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