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Heartburn   /hˈɑrtbˌərn/   Listen
Heartburn

noun
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.  Synonym: pyrosis.





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"Heartburn" Quotes from Famous Books



... common and often a distressing symptom of pregnancy. The acid producing the heartburn is frequently much increased by an overloaded stomach. An abstemious diet ought to be strictly observed. Great attention should be paid to the quality of the food. Greens, pastry, hot buttered toast, melted butter, and ...
— Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners • B.G. Jefferis
... some one ill—of heartburn. You note it, I presume, Morson? Go quick, and fetch a squill from some old ...
— Theocritus • Theocritus


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