pyrosis

Meanings

• noun

  A pathological condition characterized by excessive gas in the digestive tract, resulting in abdominal pain, bloating, and passing of intestinal gas.

  - "He suffered from pyrosis after eating beans."
  - "Pyrosis can be caused by various factors such as diet, stress, and certain medical conditions."

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Synonyms

heartburn

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Variants

List of all variants of pyrosis that leads to same result
pyroses , pyrosis , pyrosises

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'pyrosis' meaning 'burning', possibly due to the sensation of burning in the chest associated with this condition.

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Trivia

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1. Pyrosis affects an estimated 20% of the population at some point in their lives.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that pyrosis was caused by an imbalance of the four humors: phlegm, black bile, yellow bile, and blood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A chronic digestive disorder that causes pyrosis and other symptoms by allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus.

2. Antacids: Medications used to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from pyrosis and other symptoms.

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Culture

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Pyrosis, also known as heartburn, has been depicted in various forms of literature and art. In Dante's Inferno, the third circle of hell is dedicated to those who suffer from this condition.

How to Memorize "pyrosis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon in your stomach filling up with gas, causing discomfort and pain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate pyrosis with foods that commonly cause it, such as spicy or fatty foods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym BURP: Belching, Uncomfortable, Relieved, and Passing gas.

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