regurgitation | ||
1. | [ noun ] backflow of blood through a defective heart valve | |
Related terms: | backflow regurgitate | |
2. | [ noun ] recall after rote memorization | |
Examples: | "he complained that school was just memorization and regurgitation" |
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Related terms: | recall regurgitate | |
3. | [ noun ] (biology,medicine) the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | |
Synonyms: | vomiting puking disgorgement heaving emesis vomit | |
Related terms: | reflex expulsion hyperemesis rumination haematemesis vomit | |
Similar spelling: |
regurgitate resurrection |