pyrosis
[pahy-roh-sis]
Origin of pyrosis
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Exceptionally, it may be insipid or brackish, constituting what is known as pyrosis, or water-brash.
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 SystemFrederick 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 PhilippinesT. H. Pardo de Tavera
pyrosis
Word Origin for pyrosis
C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a burning, from puroun to burn, from pur fire
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pyrosis
[pī-rō′sĭs]
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