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regurgitation Definition

re·gur·gi·ta·tion (ri gʉr′jə tās̸hən)

noun

a regurgitating; specif.,

  1. the return of partly digested food from the stomach to the mouth, as in a ruminant animal
  2. 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

  • acid: If heartburn or acid regurgitation occurs often, or the symptoms are very annoying, consult your doctor.
  • valve: Mitral valve stenosis and mitral valve regurgitation are the most significant and frequent causes of valve dysfunction in the mitral position in the heart.