regurgitation Definition
re·gur·gi·ta·tion (ri gʉr′jə tā′s̸hən)
noun
a regurgitating; specif.,
- the return of partly digested food from the stomach to the mouth, as in a ruminant animal
- a backward flow of blood due to the imperfect closure of a heart valve
Etymology: ML regurgitatio
regurgitation Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- fact: Examiners are looking for more than a regurgitation of the facts you have " learned " .
- food: The sphincter at the upper end of the stomach prevents the regurgitation of food from the stomach back into the esophagus.
- content: The immediate cause of death was asphyxia caused by the regurgitation of the contents of the stomach in her lungs.
- acid: Acid reflux describes the regurgitation of acid back up the throat.
- valve: The valve may become damaged or diseased causing stenosis and/or regurgitation of the valve.
Converse of object
- prevent: The sphincter at the upper end of the stomach prevents the regurgitation of food from the stomach back into the esophagus.
- cause: Activities which involve bending down may cause acid regurgitation.
Adjective modifier
- mitral: Mitral valve stenosis and mitral valve regurgitation are the most significant and frequent causes of valve dysfunction in the mitral position in the heart.
- aortic: Mixed valve disease is a combination of both aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation.
- mere: Communicating well is fundamental to philosophy, since clear communication directly reflects clarity of thought as opposed to mere regurgitation.
- acid: Acid regurgitation with a reg in your mouth can be fatal.
- tricuspid: In those with carcinoid syndrome features of pellagra, tricuspid regurgitation or pulmonary stenosis may be present.
- simple: Simple regurgitation of cue card records is not rewarded.
Noun used with modifier
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