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Noun: pyrosis  pI'row-sis
  1. A painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the oesophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder
    - heartburn

Derived forms: pyrosises

Type of: symptom

Encyclopedia: Pyrosis