meaning of heartburn
1. 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.
2. 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
Related Words
heartburn | heartburned | heartburning |
