pyrosis

[pahy-roh-sis]

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noun Pathology.

heartburn(def 1).

Origin of pyrosis

1780–90; < New Latin < Greek pȳrōsis; see pyr-, -osis

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Related Words for pyrosis

indigestion, pyrosis, backflow, cardialgia

Examples from the Web for pyrosis

Historical Examples of pyrosis

Exceptionally, it may be insipid or brackish, constituting what is known as pyrosis, or water-brash.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
Dr. Pereira recommends alkalies in cases of dyspepsia and pyrosis, when there is an excess of acid secreted by the stomach.
The Action of Medicines in the System
Frederick William Headland
In Concan the sweetened decoction of the plant with a little cumin seed is given for dyspepsia with pyrosis.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines
T. H. Pardo de Tavera

British Dictionary definitions for pyrosis

pyrosis

noun

pathol a technical name for heartburn

Word Origin for pyrosis

C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a burning, from puroun to burn, from pur fire

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pyrosis in Medicine

pyrosis

[pī-rō′sĭs]

n.

heartburn