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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Py*ro"sis\, n. [NL., fr Gr. ? a burning, an
inflammation, fr. ? to burn, fr. ? fire.] (Med.)
See {Water brash}, under {Brash}.
| Pronunciation: | pI'rowsis | ||
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| Definition: | [n] 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 | ||
| Synonyms: | heartburn | ||
| See Also: | symptom | ||
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| Definition: | \Py*ro"sis\, n. [NL., fr Gr. ? a burning, an
inflammation, fr. ? to burn, fr. ? fire.] (Med.)
See {Water brash}, under {Brash}.
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