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Definition of Indigestion
1. Noun. A disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea.
Exact synonyms: Dyspepsia, Stomach Upset, Upset Stomach
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Terms within: Bellyache, Gastralgia, Stomach Ache, Stomachache
Derivative terms: Dyspeptic
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Terms within: Bellyache, Gastralgia, Stomach Ache, Stomachache
Derivative terms: Dyspeptic
Definition of Indigestion
1. n. Lack of proper digestive action; a failure of the normal changes which food should undergo in the alimentary canal; dyspepsia; incomplete or difficult digestion.
Definition of Indigestion
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Medical Definition of Indigestion
1. Non-specific term for a variety of symptoms resulting from a failure of proper digestion and absorption of food in the alimentary tract. (05 Mar 2000)