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.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
heartburn
Plural:
heartburns

Origin of Heartburn

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

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