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Definition of Heartburn
1. 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 Heartburn
1. n. An uneasy, burning sensation in the stomach, often attended with an inclination to vomit. It is sometimes idiopathic, but is often a symptom of other complaints.
Definition of Heartburn
1. Noun. (pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet. ¹
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Definition of Heartburn
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Medical Definition of Heartburn
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Heartburn
Literary usage of Heartburn
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Obstetrics for nurses by Joseph Bolivar De Lee (1906)
"heartburn—FREQUENT URINATION. pelvis. With the cause, the nurse will find the
... heartburn.—Indigestion and heartburn are frequent and annoying symptoms in ..."
2. The Text Book, for Domestic Practice: Being Plain & Concise Directions for by Samuel Morgan (1911)
"Sulphur — Will in most cases relieve violent heartburn, or may be given ...
Those who suffer from heartburn and waterbrash should adhere closely to the ..."
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