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heartburn [ˈhɑːtˌbɜːn] n (Medicine / Pathology) a burning sensation beneath the breastbone caused by irritation of the oesophagus, as from regurgitation of the contents of the stomach Technical names cardialgia pyrosis
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heartburn noun indigestion, upset stomach, dyspepsia, dyspepsy There was a burning sensation in his chest - heartburn, no doubt. Translations heartburn [ˈhɑːrtbɜːrn] n → brûlures fpl d'estomac I've got heartburn → J'ai des brûlures d'estomac. heart condition n → maladie f de cœur heart disease n → maladie f de cœur, maladie f cardiaque heartburn [ˈhɑːtbɜːn] n (Med) → bruciore m di stomaco heartburn [ˈhɑːtbɜːn] n (Med) → bruciore m di stomaco How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Why, a single glass of beer would give me heartburn and spoil my next good meal. "Monsieur," interrupted D'Artagnan, "you shall drink of a liquor which comes from one single French word, and is none the worse for that -- from the word grape; this cider gives me the heartburn. I wouldn't take a glass for a five-pound note: it kills me with heartburn. |
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