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pyrosis
 

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Noun pyrosis has 1 sense
  1. heartburn, pyrosis - 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
    --1 is a kind of symptom

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Pyrosis

Noun: A medical term for heartburn or acid indigestion, characterized by a burning sensation in the chest due to the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.

Sample Sentence: After indulging in spicy foods, Mary experienced intense pyrosis that made her uncomfortable.

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