water brash

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Excessive salivation coupled with varying degrees of regurgitation into the esophagus, resulting in upper gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn (as the regurgitated stomach contents are typically acidic).
  2. Heartburn.

Word forms

water brash

Etymology

From water + brash.

Synonyms

pyrosis water qualm

Related words

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