What does pyrosis mean?
Definitions for pyrosis
paɪˈroʊ sɪspy·ro·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
heartburn, pyrosisnoun
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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pyrosisnoun
A burning sensation in the chest due to reflux of stomach contents in the esophagus.
Etymology: From πύρωσις.
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pyrosis
Pyrosis, also known as heartburn, is a burning sensation or discomfort that may move from the stomach to the chest, and sometimes up into the throat, often after eating. This condition is typically caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
Webster Dictionary
Pyrosisnoun
see Water brash, under Brash
Etymology: [NL., fr Gr. a burning, an inflammation, fr. to burn, fr. fire.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Pyrosis
pī-rō′sis, n. water-brash (q.v.). [Gr.,—pyr, fire.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pyrosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pyrosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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