heartburn
/'hɑ:tbə:n/
Definition
- Noun:
- A painful burning sensation in the chest: A condition characterized by a burning feeling in the chest, typically caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach). This backflow is known as gastroesophageal reflux.
Usage
- As a common noun: Used to describe the symptom itself.
- Spicy food often gives me heartburn.
- She took an antacid to relieve her heartburn.
Advanced Usage
- Medical context: "Heartburn" is a symptom, not a disease. It can be symptomatic of various disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a peptic ulcer, or a hiatal hernia.
- Persistent heartburn should be evaluated by a doctor, as it may indicate GERD.
Variants and Related Words
- Acid reflux (n): The medical term for the backflow of stomach acid that often causes heartburn.
- Pyrosis (n): A technical/medical synonym for heartburn.
- Indigestion (n): A broader term for discomfort in the upper abdomen, which can include symptoms like heartburn, bloating, and nausea.
Synonyms
- Pyrosis: (Medical term)
- Acid indigestion: (Common term emphasizing the role of stomach acid)
Related Phrases
- To have heartburn: To experience the symptom.
- I have heartburn after eating too quickly.
- To suffer from heartburn: To experience it chronically or frequently.
- He suffers from heartburn, especially at night.
Noun
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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
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