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Pyrosis Definition & Meaning

pyrosis
noun
  1. 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

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What does pyrosis mean?
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
What part of speech is pyrosis?
Pyrosis is a noun.

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