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heartburn

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | © The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English 2009, originally published by Oxford University Press 2009. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

heart·burn / ˈhärtˌbərn/ • n. a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest, caused by acid regurgitation into the esophagus.

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Heartburn Survey Reveals Need for Education and Compassion.
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HEARTBURN: A COMMON DISEASE THAT CAN LEAD TO SOMETHING SERIOUS
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 3/17/1998; 700+ words ; ...FITNESS For tens of millions of people, heartburn and the burning sensation sufferers experience...More than 21 million people experience heartburn and spend over $6.2 billion every...treat this condition. Most cases of heartburn are benign, but sometimes heartburn...
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Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Heartburn Definition Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that can extend to the neck...is worsened by bending, lifting, or lying down. Description Heartburn, sometimes called acid indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux...
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Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions Heartburn (Dyspepsia) Does the Heart Burn When Someone Has Heartburn? What Is Heartburn? How Is Heartburn Diagnosed, Treated, and Prevented? Resources Heartburn and dyspepsia (dis-PEP-see-a) are two terms used interchangeably to describe...
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Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer ...the esophagus called esophagitis, or heartburn. When the cells lining the lower esophagus...damaged and replaced with abnormal cells. Heartburn is an extremely common complaint. About...symptoms. Of those people who have frequent heartburn for five years or more, 10-20% develop...
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