noun
pyrosis
Pyrosis (noun) means a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach contents flowing back into the oesophagus.
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A burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach contents flowing back into the oesophagus.
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Etymology
Comes from Ancient Greek πύρωσις (púrōsis, "burning"), from πῦρ (pûr, "fire") plus -σις (-sis, verbal noun suffix).
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Rhymes for pyrosis
meiosis
mitosis
osmosis
stenosis
acidosis
zoonosis
cyanosis
necrosis
neurosis
hypnosis
fibrosis
silicosis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pyrosis?
"pyrosis" (noun) means a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach contents flowing back into the oesophagus.
What is another word for pyrosis?
Other words for "pyrosis" include heartburn.
