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heartburn

/ˈhɑːrtbɜːrn/ /ˈhɑːrtbərn/

Meanings
noun
A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

Examples :

"After a large meal, Sarah experienced heartburn, a burning pain in her chest. "
medicine physiology sensation body disease

Related Words

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stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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gullet noun

/ˈɡʌl.ət/

The throat or esophagus.

"The doctor checked the boy's gullet to see why he was having trouble swallowing. "

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acid noun

/ˈæs.ɪd/

A sour substance.

"The lemon juice has a strong acid taste. "

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caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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pain noun

/peɪn/

An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.

"I had to stop running when I started getting pains in my feet."

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entering verb

/ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

"You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."

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burning verb

/bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/

To cause to be consumed by fire.

"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."

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chest noun

/t͡ʃɛst/

A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

"The clothes are kept in a chest."

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large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "