Heartburn Definition

härtbûrn
noun
A burning sensation beneath the breastbone resulting from a spastic reflux of stomach acid, food, etc. into the esophagus; pyrosis; brash.
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Other Word Forms of Heartburn

Noun

Singular:
heartburn
Plural:
heartburns

Origin of Heartburn

  • From heart +‎ burn, translating Ancient Greek καρδιαλγία (kardialgia).

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Heartburn Sentence Examples

  • I use a dose of Dandelion before meals to prevent heartburn.

  • The same breeze giving the curtains heartburn tossed her hair around, and she pushed it aside, a flash of red making her gasp.

  • You can use antacids ' as required ' for mild or infrequent bouts of heartburn.

  • There may be other associated symptoms such as a continuous drip at the back of the throat (nasal catarrh) and heartburn.

  • Click Here Further Details Texas Virtual Clinic Information on common digestive problems including dysphagia (difficulty swallowing ), heartburn, anorexia.

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HHEHEA

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