heartburn

noun

Meaning

A burning discomfort in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus.

Examples

Frequent heartburn can be a sign of chronic acid reflux.
She took an antacid to help relieve the persistent heartburn after dinner.

Synonyms: indigestion, acid reflux, pyrosis

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heartburn

noun

Pronunciation: ˈhɑːrt.bɜːrn

Definition

A burning discomfort in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus.

Examples

Frequent heartburn can be a sign of chronic acid reflux.
She took an antacid to help relieve the persistent heartburn after dinner.
Avoiding caffeine and chocolate often helps people manage their heartburn.

Synonyms of heartburn

Words with a similar meaning to heartburn:

indigestion
acid reflux
pyrosis

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