Definition of Pyrosis

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.

Exact synonyms: Heartburn
Generic synonyms: Symptom

Definition of Pyrosis

1. n. See Water brash, under Brash.

Definition of Pyrosis

1. heartburn [n -SISES] - See also: heartburn

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pyrosis

pyrophobia
pyrophoric
pyrophoric alloy
Pyrophorus
Pyrophorus noctiluca
pyrophosphate
pyrophosphates
pyrophosphoric acid
pyrophyllite
pyrophyllites
pyropus
pyropuses
pyros
pyroscope
pyroses
pyrosis (current term)
pyrosises
pyrosome
pyrosomes
pyrostat
pyrostats
pyrotechnic
pyrotechnical
pyrotechnically
pyrotechnics
pyrotechnist
pyrotechnists
pyrotechny
pyroxene
pyroxenes

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