pyrosis (paɪˈrəʊsɪs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| pathol a technical name for heartburn | |
| [C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a burning, from puroun to burn, from pur fire] | |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| Main Entry: | pyrosis |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See acid reflux |
pyrosis py·ro·sis (pī-rō'sĭs)
n.
See heartburn.