Associations to the word «Pyrosis»

Noun

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Wiktionary

PYROSIS, noun. (medicine) A burning sensation in the chest due to reflux of stomach contents in the esophagus.

Dictionary definition

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.

Wise words

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