pyrosis meaning

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pyrosis (noun): 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.

Definition of pyrosis

  1. 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: heartburn

    Type of: symptom

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with PY · words ending in IS · 7-letter words

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