Definition of heartburn Heartburn

/hɑˈɹtbɚˌn/ - [harbern] - heart•burn

We found 5 definitions of heartburn from 5 different sources.

What does heartburn mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: heartburns

heartburn - a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder

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Wiktionary

heartburn (Noun)
A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

heartburn (n.)
An uneasy, burning sensation in the stomach, often attended with an inclination to vomit. It is sometimes idiopathic, but is often a symptom of often complaints.