Pyrosis: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ”ฅ
Add to dictionary

pyrosis

 

[ paษชหˆroสŠsษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Pyrosis, commonly known as heartburn, refers to a burning sensation in the chest or throat caused by the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. This condition can occur after eating, especially when the individual lies down or bends over. It is often associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Synonyms

acid reflux, gastric reflux, heartburn.

Examples of usage

  • I often experience pyrosis after having spicy meals.
  • She took an antacid to relieve her pyrosis.
  • Pyrosis can be a symptom of a more serious digestive issue.
  • He was advised to avoid foods that trigger his pyrosis.

Translations

Translations of the word "pyrosis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pirose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฏเคฐเฅ‹เคธเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pyrosis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pyrosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะพะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pirosis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒธ็„ผใ‘ (ใ‚€ใญใ‚„ใ‘)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pyrose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pirosis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pirosis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋กœ์‹œ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑู‚ุฉ ุงู„ู…ุนุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyrosis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pyrosis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒงๅฟƒ (shฤo xฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pireza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝruverkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ะพะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piyrosis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pirosis

Etymology

The term 'pyrosis' originates from the Greek word 'purลsis', which means 'burning'. It is derived from 'pur-', meaning fire, and the suffix '-osis', which denotes a condition or process. The word has been in use since the early 19th century to describe the sensation associated with the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Pyrosis is often linked to dietary habits and lifestyle choices, and over time, it has been studied extensively in the context of gastrointestinal health. While many people experience pyrosis occasionally, those with chronic symptoms may develop a more serious condition requiring medical attention. With the increasing prevalence of acid reflux-related diseases, understanding pyrosis has become a vital aspect of both medical research and patient education.