heartburn

heart·burn   (härt'bûrn')    n.  A burning sensation, usually centered in the middle of the chest near the sternum, caused by the reflux of acidic stomach fluids that enter the lower end of the esophagus. Also called acid reflux, cardialgia, pyrosis.

Main Entry:	heartburn
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	See acid reflux

heartburn

A burning sensation in the middle of the chest at the junction of the esophagus and stomach, caused by stomach acids that back up and enter the lower end of the esophagus.

Main Entry: heart·burn
Pronunciation: -"b&rn
Function: noun
: a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum usually related to spasmof the lower end of the esophagus or of the upper part of the stomach often in association with gastroesophageal reflux called also cardialgia, pyrosis; —compare WATER BRASH

heartburn heart·burn (härt'bûrn')
n.
A burning sensation, usually centered in the middle of the chest near the sternum, caused by the reflux of acidic stomach fluids that enter the lower end of the esophagus. Also called cardialgia, pyrosis.