heartburn

English

noun
Definitions
  • (pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hertbryne com from English heart + English burn (stream).

Origin

English

burn

Gloss

stream

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