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heartburn

[hahrt-burn]

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noun

an uneasy burning sensation in the stomach, typically extending toward the esophagus, and sometimes associated with the eructation of an acid fluid.
bitter jealousy; envy.

heartburn

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Technical names: cardialgia.�� pyrosis.��a burning sensation beneath the breastbone caused by irritation of the oesophagus, as from regurgitation of the contents of the stomach

heartburn

A burning sensation, usually centered in the middle of the chest near the sternum, caused by the reflux of acidic stomach fluids that enter the lower end of the esophagus.
Also called acid reflux

heartburn

A burning sensation in the middle of the chest at the junction of the esophagus and stomach, caused by stomach acids that back up and enter the lower end of the esophagus.

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First recorded in 1590–1600; translation of Greek �첹��徱��í��; heart + burn ¹

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While the towers and cables are still in good shape, fixing the deck has caused heartburn.

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“It would have saved us a lot of heartburn and grief. Would it have changed the ultimate outcome of the case? Probably not.”

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There could be continued heartburn over the terms of the Skydance deal.

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The dietary predilections of those striving for high office have long caused them varying degrees of heartburn.

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This development is likely giving a fierce case of heartburn to two other political rivals.

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