heartburn
n.
burning sensation in the stomach or chest area caused by indigestion
Heartburn
Heartburn
heartburn
Noun
1. 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
(synonym) pyrosis
(hypernym) symptom
Heartburn
(n.)
An uneasy, burning sensation in the stomach, often attended with an inclination to vomit. It is sometimes idiopathic, but is often a symptom of often complaints.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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